Cool MateMeaning of Terribly
very
In simple words: Very badly or extremely.
Terribly in a sentence
- I'm terribly sorry—did I hurt you?
- It's terribly important for parents to be consistent.
- I’m not terribly interested in politics.
- I miss him terribly.
- They suffered terribly when their son was killed.
- The experiment went terribly wrong.
- Would you mind terribly if I didn’t come today?
How to use Terribly
Use 'terribly' to emphasize a negative situation or quality. It's common in both spoken and written English but avoid in formal contexts. For example, 'I felt terribly tired.'
Grammar pattern
standalone adverb
Memory hint
Think of 'terrible' – if something is terribly wrong, it's very bad!
Related words
Collocations with Terribly
- terribly wrong
- terribly sorry
- terribly afraid
- terribly upset
Opposites of Terribly
- wonderfully
- fantastically
- nicely
Common mistakes with Terribly
- Using 'terribly' with positive contexts (e.g., 'terribly good' instead of 'really good').
- Confusing 'terribly' with 'terrific' which has the opposite meaning.
- Omitting it when making a strong negative statement.
Terribly appears in
Terribly in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بشدة
سيئاً جداً أو بشكل مفرط.
- Bengaliবাংলা
খুব
খুব খারাপ বা চরমভাবে।
- GermanDeutsch
Furchtbar
Sehr schlecht oder extrem.
- SpanishEspañol
Terriblemente
De forma muy mala o extrema.
- Persianفارسی
خیلی بد، به شدت
خیلی بد یا به شدت.
- FrenchFrançais
Terriblement
Vraiment beaucoup, énormément.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बहुत बुरा
बहुत बुरी तरह से या अत्यधिक।
- ItalianItaliano
Terribilmente
Molto male o estremamente.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Terrivelmente
Muito mal ou extremamente.
- RussianРусский
Ужасно, очень
Очень плохо или крайне.
- Urduاردو
بہت زیادہ، بہت بُرا
بہت بُرا یا حد درجہ۔
- Chinese中文
Terribly
非常糟糕或极其。
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- Extremely
- Really
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not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Terribly
What does Terribly mean?
Very badly or extremely.
What is the definition of Terribly?
very
How do you use Terribly in a sentence?
I'm terribly sorry—did I hurt you?
Can you give another example of Terribly?
It's terribly important for parents to be consistent.
What are synonyms for Terribly?
Common alternatives include awfully, extremely, very, really, horribly.
What is the opposite of Terribly?
Opposite meanings include wonderfully, fantastically, nicely.
What words go with Terribly?
It commonly pairs with terribly wrong, terribly sorry, terribly afraid, terribly upset.
What are common mistakes when using Terribly?
Using 'terribly' with positive contexts (e.g., 'terribly good' instead of 'really good'). Confusing 'terribly' with 'terrific' which has the opposite meaning. Omitting it when making a strong negative statement.
How do you pronounce Terribly?
US: /["/ˈterəbli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈterəbli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Terribly?
Use 'terribly' to emphasize a negative situation or quality. It's common in both spoken and written English but avoid in formal contexts. For example, 'I felt terribly tired.'
What CEFR level is Terribly?
"Terribly" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.