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terribly
adverb
So as to cause terror or awe.
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/ˈtɛɹ.ɪ.bli/ /ˈtɛɹ.ɪ.bli/
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adverb
So as to cause terror or awe.
“The lion roared terribly.”
Very; extremely.
“He's terribly busy and you really shouldn't bother him.”
Very badly.
“She took part in the karaoke, but sang terribly.”
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The lion roared terribly.
He's terribly busy and you really shouldn't bother him.
She took part in the karaoke, but sang terribly.
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