terribly

Definition

So as to cause terror or awe.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English terribli. By surface analysis, terrible + -ly.

Example Sentences

• "The lion roared terribly."
• "The mere sensuous impact of trumpet or saxophone, whatever it happened to be playing, was an echo, even though a faint echo, of that excitement and abandon. He wanted to taste, smell, hear: his senses were terribly alive."
• "He's terribly busy and you really shouldn't bother him."