terribly
gb/tˈɛɹɪbli/ us/tˈɛɹɪbli/
B1
English
~ 5000
rendkívül, rettentően, borzasztóan, rettenetesen, borzalmasan, rosszul
B1
1
Usage pattern:
terribly [adjective/adverb]
I'm terribly sorry for being late.
Rettentően sajnálom, hogy elkéstem.
The food was terribly expensive at that restaurant.
Rettentően drága volt az étel abban az étteremben.
She was terribly excited about her new job.
He drives terribly fast on the highway.
Learner examples
I am terribly tired today.
Ma rettentően fáradt vagyok.
The movie was terribly long.
A film rettentően hosszú volt.
She is terribly happy now.
It is terribly cold outside.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think 'terribly' always means 'in a bad way', but it can also mean 'very' in a neutral or positive sense.
Meaning
To a very great extent
Collocations
terribly sorry
|terribly important
|terribly difficult
|terribly expensive
Synonyms
extremely (Neutral adverb meaning 'to a very great degree' without negative connotation.)
|
very (Common intensifier, less formal and more frequent in everyday speech.)
Antonyms
slightly (Indicates a small degree, opposite of very great extent.)
Themes
intensity
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used to say that something is very or extremely much.
Used to emphasize the extreme degree of an adjective or another adverb.
B1
2
borzalmasan
B2
rosszul
A1
Usage pattern:
to do [something] terribly
He played terribly in the match.
Borzalmasan játszott a meccsen.
The plan was terribly executed.
A tervet borzalmasan hajtották végre.
She sings terribly when she's nervous.
Learner examples
I cook terribly without a recipe.
Recept nélkül borzalmasan főzök.
He writes terribly when he is tired.
Borzalmasan ír, amikor fáradt.
They played terribly in the game.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this meaning with the intensifier sense and use it incorrectly with positive adjectives.
Meaning
In a very poor manner
Collocations
play terribly
|perform terribly
|write terribly
Synonyms
badly (General term for poor performance or low quality.)
Antonyms
well (Indicates good quality or performance, opposite of badly.)
Themes
evaluation
|quality
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In a way that is very bad or unpleasant.
In a way that is very bad, unpleasant, or of low quality.
Grammar
Dictionary form
terribly
IPA
GB/tˈɛɹɪbli/
US/tˈɛɹɪbli/
Syllables & stress
ter - ribly (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (ter)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: terribly
- Plural: terriblies
Word family
Expressions
terribly important
1/tˈɛɹɪbli ɪmpˈɔɹtənt/
fixed phrase
Extremely important
Very, very important.
Examples
- It’s terribly important to be on time for the meeting.
- Good communication is terribly important in a relationship.
terribly sorry
1/tˈɛɹɪbli sˈɑɹi/
fixed phrase
Feeling extremely apologetic
Used to say you are very sorry about something.
Examples
- I’m terribly sorry I missed your call.
- We’re terribly sorry for the inconvenience caused.
terribly wrong
1/tˈɛɹɪbli ɹˈɔŋ/
fixed phrase
Extremely incorrect or mistaken
Very wrong or not correct at all.
Examples
- Something has gone terribly wrong with the computer.
- You are terribly wrong about that assumption.