dreadfully

• Adverb, das „äußerst“ oder „sehr stark“ bedeutet und oft zur Betonung negativer Eigenschaften oder Emotionen dient. Es kann auch „auf schreckliche Weise“ oder „furchtbar“ heißen.

An adverb meaning "extremely" or "very much," often used to emphasize negative qualities or emotions. It can also mean "in a dreadful manner" or "terribly."

1. Very badly or extremelyB2informal

   Used to emphasize how bad or unpleasant something is.

   furchtbar

   • She was dreadfully upset by the news.
   • The food at the restaurant was dreadfully overpriced.
   • He performed dreadfully in the final exam.

   Synonymeawfullyexceedinglyextremelyfrightfullyhorriblyterribly

2. Very muchB2informal

   Used to emphasize a strong feeling or desire.

   Sehr stark

   • I dreadfully miss my family when I'm away.
   • She dreadfully wanted to see the concert.
   • He dreadfully needed a vacation after the long project.

   Synonymeawfullydesperatelyexceedinglyextremelyreallyterribly

   Antonymebarelymildlyslightly