Horribly: meaning, definitions and examples

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horribly

[ ˈhɔːrɪbli ]

^{Context #1}

used to describe an action or situation in a very bad or unpleasant way

In a terrible way; causing or likely to cause horror; shockingly bad or dreadful. Extremely badly or unpleasantly.

Synonyms

awfully, dreadfully, terribly

Examples of usage

She was horribly injured in the accident.
The food tasted horribly.

^{Context #2}

used to describe something that is very bad or unpleasant

In a very unpleasant or shocking manner. Of a very poor or low standard; very bad or unpleasant.

Synonyms

awful, dreadful, terrible

Examples of usage

The movie was horribly boring.
The house was in a horribly dilapidated condition.

Translations

Translations of the word "horribly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 horrivelmente

🇮🇳 भयानक रूप से

🇩🇪 schrecklich

🇮🇩 sangat buruk

🇺🇦 жахливо

🇵🇱 okropnie

🇯🇵 ひどく

🇫🇷 horriblement

🇪🇸 horriblemente

🇹🇷 korkunç bir şekilde

🇰🇷 끔찍하게

🇸🇦 بشكل مروع

🇨🇿 hrozně

🇸🇰 strašne

🇨🇳 可怕地

🇸🇮 grozno

🇮🇸 hræðilega

🇰🇿 қорқынышты

🇬🇪 საშინლად

🇦🇿 dəhşətli

🇲🇽 horriblemente

Word origin

The word 'horribly' is derived from the Middle English word 'horrible', which comes from the Latin 'horribilis' meaning 'terrible' or 'frightful'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to convey extreme negativity or unpleasantness.