dreadfully

• Adverbio que significa «extremadamente» o «muy», usado a menudo para enfatizar cualidades o emociones negativas. También puede significar «de manera terrible» o «espantosamente».

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.

   terriblemente, de manera horrible

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

   Sinónimosawfullyexceedinglyextremelyfrightfullyhorriblyterribly

2. Very muchB2informal

   Used to emphasize a strong feeling or desire.

   muchísimo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosawfullydesperatelyexceedinglyextremelyreallyterribly

   Antónimosbarelymildlyslightly