terribly meaning

UK /ˈtɛrɪbli/ US /ˈtɛrəbli/ 3 syllables

terribly (adverb): used as intensifiers.

terribly has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

terribly as an adverb

  1. used as intensifiers
    • terribly interesting
    • I'm awful sorry

    Synonyms: awfully, awful, frightfully

  2. in a terrible manner
    • she sings terribly

    Synonyms: atrociously, awfully, abominably, abysmally, rottenly

    Related forms: terrible

How to pronounce terribly

terribly is pronounced /ˈtɛrɪbli/ in British English and /ˈtɛrəbli/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with terribly

Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with TE · words ending in LY · 8-letter words

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