horribly
word · lemma: horrible
Definition
In a very bad or unpleasant way. It can mean something is extremely unpleasant or done very poorly, or that it inspires fear or horror.
Usage & Nuances
'Horribly' is informal and most common in spoken or casual writing. It is used as an intensifier with negative adjectives (e.g., 'horribly wrong', 'horribly cold'), or to emphasize a bad experience. Not as strong as 'terribly' in some contexts. Do not confuse with 'horrificly' (rare). Often interchanged with 'terribly' and 'awfully', but 'horribly' often paints a more vivid picture.
Example Sentences
The food tasted horribly salty.
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He felt horribly sick after riding the roller coaster.
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It rained horribly all night long.
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I was horribly late for my interview because of traffic.
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The villain in the movie laughs horribly when he wins.
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My phone battery dies horribly fast these days.
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