dreadfully

• Adverbe signifiant « extrêmement » ou « terriblement », souvent utilisé pour insister sur des qualités ou émotions négatives. Il peut aussi vouloir dire « d'une manière affreuse » ou « de façon effroyable ».

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.

   extrêmement mal

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

   Synonymesawfullyexceedinglyextremelyfrightfullyhorriblyterribly

2. Very muchB2informal

   Used to emphasize a strong feeling or desire.

   énormément, terriblement

   • 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.

   Synonymesawfullydesperatelyexceedinglyextremelyreallyterribly

   Antonymesbarelymildlyslightly