adv Uncommon

horribly

HO-rihb-lee

Horribly (adv) means In a horrible or very unpleasant way; badly. Example: “The plan went horribly wrong.”

adv

In a horrible or very unpleasant way; badly.

"The plan went horribly wrong."

"He was horribly injured in the crash."

How to use horribly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishIn a very bad or shocking way — often used to intensify a negative outcome ("horribly wrong", "horribly injured").

Common pairings

horribly wrong horribly injured horribly disfigured

Word forms

more horribly comparative, most horribly superlative

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Etymology

From horrible + -ly.

Synonyms

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Rhymes for horribly

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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.

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