terribly

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

An adverb meaning 'very' or 'extremely,' often used to intensify negative qualities or emotions. It can also mean 'in a terrible manner.' Common in both British and American English.

1. Very badlyB1formal

   In a very bad or unpleasant manner.

   Schrecklich

   • He played the piano terribly during the recital.
   • The team performed terribly in the final match.
   • She felt terribly after hearing the bad news.

   Synonymeabysmallyappallinglyatrociouslyawfullydreadfullyhorribly

   Antonymeexcellentlywell

2. Very muchB1informal

   Used as an intensifier to mean 'very' or 'extremely'.

   Sehr

   • I am terribly sorry for the inconvenience.
   • She was terribly excited about the trip.
   • He is terribly busy with work this week.

   Synonymeawfullydesperatelydreadfullyexceedinglyextremelyhugelyimmenselyreallytremendouslyvery

   Antonymebarelyhardlyslightly