terribly

• Adverbe signifiant « très » ou « extrêmement », souvent utilisé pour intensifier des qualités ou émotions négatives. Peut aussi signifier « d'une manière terrible » ou « affreusement ».

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.

   Très mal, de façon terrible

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

   Synonymesabysmallyappallinglyatrociouslyawfullydreadfullyhorribly

   Antonymesexcellentlywell

2. Very muchB1informal

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

   terriblement (au sens de très)

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

   Synonymesawfullydesperatelydreadfullyexceedinglyextremelyhugelyimmenselyreallytremendouslyvery

   Antonymesbarelyhardlyslightly