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used to add emphasis to a statement, apology, or description
- I'm terribly sorry for the delay.
- She was terribly excited about her first solo trip.
- It's terribly important that we arrive on time.
- He felt terribly proud of his team's effort.
- That was terribly kind of you to help.
Synonyms:
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in a very unpleasant, poor, or painful manner
- They beat me terribly in the final match.
- The car was terribly damaged in the crash.
- He played terribly during the tournament.
- That meal was terribly prepared, dry and tasteless.
- She was terribly treated by the staff.