terribly

4 definitions • 5 examples

very badly:

I slept terribly last night.

very:

I'm terribly pleased to hear that you've got a job.

I was terribly sorry to hear about the death of your mother.

(usually about something bad or unpleasant) very much:

I’m terribly disappointed I couldn’t be there.

Sometimes terribly is used to emphasize something good:

I’m terribly excited about tonight’s show.