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traumatically

adverb

as in disturbingly

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Recent Examples of traumatically Hopefully just not as traumatically — although Holly’s already had a slightly traumatic childhood. — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traumatically
  1. disturbingly
  2. alarmingly
  3. horribly
  4. unsettlingly
  5. terribly
  6. dreadfully
  7. disgustingly
  8. distressingly
Adverb
  • His Chris Hansen is all flashy surface, full of jittery go-getter energy and disturbingly devoid of inner life.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026
  • With Bryce Young as their starting quarterback the past three seasons, the Panthers have been disturbingly consistent in their Week 1 deficiencies, losing 26-10, 47-10 and 24-10.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of disturbingly
Adverb
  • But with The Social Reckoning not playing festivals ahead of its October 9 premiere and a trailer that looked alarmingly chintzy, the buzz is somewhat lacking for that movie.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
  • College campuses are alarmingly under-populated, said Marina Villeneuve in The Guardian.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of alarmingly
Adverb
  • 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
Definition of horribly
Adverb
  • What the skeleton’s injuries actually resembled, somewhat unsettlingly, was a collision with a fast-moving train or car.
    — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 23 Sep. 2026
  • After a brief stay in a very creepy hospital (unsettlingly empty) Hal and John reunite.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of unsettlingly
Adverb
  • 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
Adverb
  • High-level players will basically always be in a drift—even during straightaways—to seize every opportunity to boost, just like people who were disgustingly good at Mario Kart DS back in the day.
    — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The next morning, Park awakes hung over before disgustingly scoffing down a handful of salmon off a caterer's serving tray.
    — Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
Definition of disgustingly
Adverb
  • The movie’s strongest sequences provide the all-too-rare sensation of truly not being able to believe your eyes, as the film’s most fantastical elements feel distressingly real.
    — Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026
  • The event was halted after an hour due to fears about her safety, which distressingly encapsulates a tension that the trans Mayan artist has navigated for years.
    — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026
Definition of distressingly

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“Traumatically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traumatically. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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