adv
terminally
adv
1
In a way that will end in death.
"She has been terminally ill for several months."
2
To an extreme or hopeless degree (informal, exaggerated use).
"He's terminally boring at parties."
How to Use Terminally
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMostly used in "terminally ill," meaning an illness that will end in death; also used loosely for "hopelessly" or "chronically."
Common pairings
terminally ill
terminally uncool
Word Forms
more terminally comparative, most terminally superlative
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Etymology
From terminal + the adverb-forming suffix -ly.