majorly

adverb

ˈmā-jər-lē How to pronounce majorly (audio)
Definition of majorlynext
as in extremely
to a great degree we're majorly frustrated about the situation back at home

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Recent Examples of majorly With one majorly successful blockbuster under his belt, the new Spider-Man will attempt to piggyback on that success and claim another top spot at the box office (No Way Home was the highest-grossing movie of 2021 around the world). — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 Although animated sequels have majorly rebounded at the box office, original fare remains challenged. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 26 July 2026 Follow her lead and grab a jumbo-sized Super Hydrator while it’s majorly discounted. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 25 July 2026 While highlights included the Muppets stealing the show, one performer majorly missed the mark. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for majorly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for majorly
  1. extremely
  2. terribly
  3. incredibly
  4. very
  5. highly
  6. too
  7. badly
  8. severely
Adverb
  • Eco effort D’Inghilterra’s sustainability efforts stand out at Café Romano where the ingredients are local and extremely fresh—the chef likely selected the veggies in your salad from the market that morning.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Arrests near schools or colleges have increased, though enforcement actions on campuses are extremely uncommon.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of extremely
Adverb
  • The wish, of course, goes terribly wrong, leading to bloody consequences for Bear, Nikki and their friends.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of terribly
Adverb
  • The rooms are incredibly cozy, with gas fireplaces, a pull-out couch, and framed images of different landmarks around the Presidio.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • His incredibly sharp eye for talent coupled with strong instincts and deep relationships are a dynamic combination for artist management.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of incredibly
Adverb
  • Here, a very dear, longtime local friend officiated the service with just a few attendees which included a blacktip reef shark and a colony of marine iguanas.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
  • My leadership is much more about providing a very clear direction and making sure that there’s a high degree of autonomy for people to feel empowered and enabled to do so.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of very
Adverb
  • The glitzy brand, which started with its Singapore flagship in 1887, is known for its meticulous opulence and highly personalized service.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Lilly may face more questions from investors and the medical community about how well patients tolerate and stay on the highly effective combination therapy.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of highly
Adverb
  • Wifi in the rooms would be nice—current Apple computers no longer have broadband plugs—but disconnecting has its charms, too.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Waiting too long could prevent Outkast’s company from challenging this particular use, Tushnet explains, without costing it the trademark itself.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of too
Adverb
  • The indirect talks come as the conflict, which is entering its eighth month, has caused global economic damage and badly battered Iran.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Pretty clear most of the street doesn’t have a crystal ball to miss the mark that badly.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of badly
Adverb
  • The attacks and the air raid alerts that accompany them have severely disrupted life in the city, forcing millions to constantly seek shelter and paralyzing the capital’s businesses and transport networks.
    — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2026
  • While much of the AI safety debate has centered on losing control of AI, Altman said restricting access to AI too severely in the name of safety could be harmful too.
    — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of severely

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“Majorly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/majorly. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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