HORRIBLY Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

horribly

adverb

Definition of horribly

as in terribly

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Recent Examples of horribly The depiction of schizophrenia on screen — especially in horror movies — has largely seen the mental health condition linked to violent and unpredictable rages, showing people when something has gone horribly wrong. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026 Iryna Rybakova is horribly aware that the front line is inching toward Kramatorsk. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026 The show was also horribly paced, with way too many pointless instrumental spotlights that somehow managed to come across as both showy and lethargic at the same time. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2026 Rather than heroic, these costly and horribly uncertain stunts come across callous and cruel. — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026 There are six other teams vying with the Jays for that spot, and even the 60-68 and horribly playing Mariners are within three games. — Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Another young woman shares footage of her experience getting lip filler that ended up going horribly wrong. — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 The Social Democrats, led by Kurt Schumacher, a prickly figure who had suffered horribly for resisting the Nazis, were mistrustful of the United States and hoped to reunify Germany as a neutral state at the center of Europe. — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 The green team’s struggles are already horribly familiar for Alonso this year, particularly as its first Honda engine has been largely off the pace of the leaders. — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for horribly

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Fortunately, if no less terribly, there is more to the story, and many of the most compelling scenes have little or nothing to do with Michael.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
This is not at all to suggest Tove Lo has become terribly sensible, though.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of terribly

Adverb

Although Yamaha has been dreadfully slow about bringing its motorcycles to India, the R2 made its global debut there this week.

— Yamaha, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
Made from 100 percent cotton, this lightweight number is extremely soft and a great option for dreadfully hot days.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of dreadfully

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The details on the new system are still months away, expected in February, which is getting awfully close to the start of the 2027-28 school year, when the changes are intended to be in effect.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026
So Tesla was claiming to get awfully close to that, match its top speed of about 256 mph (412 km/h), and deliver 621 miles (1,000 km) of range for a tenth of the price.

— Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of awfully

Adverb

The less said about Bryan’s horrendously gauche fuchsia-and-gold dress with puffy armholes and halter neck the better.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 July 2026
Too little regulation could allow the unleashing of devilish AI that might wipe us out or at least be horrendously destructive.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of horrendously

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If New York’s futility continues, those decisions could age disastrously.

— Peter Baugh, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
In Omelet from the Other Side, ten-year-old Florence Fortescue’s life is disastrously upended when her parents move the family from an exciting city apartment to a boring farmhouse in the country.

— Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of disastrously

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Rhys gets to play Mayor Tom’s traumatic reactions to being stalked by a Sea Hag to great effect both comedically and horrifically.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2026
The show must go on, however, and once the Bühnenstürmer (stage stormers) had been dealt with, hardy Ole carried on with his character’s near 20-minute monologue calmly, horrifically championing ultra-right political and cultural views.

— Matt Thompson, SPIN, 31 July 2026

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