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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Airing on Thursday nights at 9 pm ET on Bravo, the series finds MJ’s life looking radically different. Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 13 Jan. 2026 Lemon’s new work on creator media may seem radically different from his time on CNN, but some people might see it as an extension. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 13 Jan. 2026 In the name of protecting the balance of powers, the Court is radically refashioning that balance. Duncan Hosie, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026 They were informed by the Special Committee’s radically transparent processand convinced by the economics and the logic of alignment. Shane Goodwin, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for radically

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 20 Jan. 2026.

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