radically

adverb

rad·​i·​cal·​ly ˈra-di-k(ə-)lē 

1

: in origin or essence

2

: in a radical or extreme manner

Examples of radically in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Many of Nirosta Steel’s songs come in multiple musical permutations, which feature small tweaks that result in radically different emotional effects. — Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026

China has long been a nation of techno-optimists, and not just because software and engineering — from smartphones to high-speed trains to drone deliveries — have radically improved life across the country in the span of a single generation. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 7 July 2026

In other words, even in the best-case scenarios for the future of Turkish and Iranian combat airpower, which are both on radically different trajectories, neither is likely to outmatch Israeli airpower for many more years to come. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Each part looks radically different today than when players first started knocking balls around hundreds of years ago. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for radically

• sporadically