radically

adverb

rad·​i·​cal·​ly ˈra-di-k(ə-)lē 

1

: in origin or essence

2

: in a radical or extreme manner

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

In 1849, Brooks Brothers introduced the ready-to-wear suit to American consumers, radically changing how people dressed. —Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2023

Bono’s singing has changed radically over the years, as he’s found new vocal ranges, more often going for the croon than the belt. —Joe Gross, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2023

But the situation changed radically for the social media giant and other tech companies as pandemic restrictions eased and people returned to their offline lives. —Catherine Thorbecke, CNN, 14 Mar. 2023

The popularity of cloud and SaaS has radically changed how modern enterprises design and deploy innovation. —James Beecham, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2023

One way to win an Oscar is to radically change one’s appearance. —Odie Henderson, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Mar. 2023

Consider these reads Justin, Hailey and Selena:The harmful nature of 'shipping' celebrities 'Stan' culture needs to stop:Or at least radically change. —Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2023

The courts provide enduring leadership and ensure that Congress and the president don’t try to radically change our Republic. —WSJ, 28 Feb. 2023

The corporate structure was radically changed again barely three years later when WarnerMedia and Discovery merged in 2022. —Michael Schneider, Variety, 22 Feb. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1