radically

adverb

rad·​i·​cal·​ly ˈra-di-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce radically (audio)
Synonyms of radicallynext
1
: in origin or essence
2
: in a radical or extreme manner

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Even longtime colleagues and collaborators are skeptical of Hassett, arguing that his views have changed radically. Ben Smith, semafor.com, 15 Dec. 2025 Nowadays, Fallout 76 is still trucking along as a radically different online experience. Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 15 Dec. 2025 The reality of being a movie producer has radically changed with the advent of streaming. Andrew McGowan, Variety, 10 Dec. 2025 Thirteen British colonies on the Atlantic Coast rose in rebellion, won their independence, and established a new form of government that radically reshaped the continent and inspired centuries of democratic movements around the globe. Time, 10 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for radically

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of radically was in the 15th century

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“Radically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radically. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.

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