horribly
4 synonyms for horribly, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adv — In a horrible or very unpleasant way; badly.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use horribly
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
horribly wrong
horribly injured
horribly disfigured
Etymology
From horrible + -ly.
Full origin of horribly →Frequently asked questions
What does “horribly” mean?
The word “horribly” means in a horrible or very unpleasant way; badly. In plain terms, in a very bad or shocking way — often used to intensify a negative outcome ("horribly wrong", "horribly injured").
How do you pronounce “horribly”?
“Horribly” is pronounced HO-rihb-lee (/ˈhɔɹəbli/ in IPA).
How do you use “horribly” in a sentence?
Here is “horribly” used in a sentence: “The plan went horribly wrong.”
What part of speech is “horribly”?
“Horribly” is an adverb.
Is “horribly” a common word?
“Horribly” is an uncommon word in modern English.
