terribly
Translation
terribly, awfully, very
Examples
I'm terribly sorry for the mistake.
I'm terribly sorry for the mistake.
The team played terribly and lost the game.
The team played terribly and lost the game.
Grammar Patterns
terribly + ((adjective)) to be very (adjective) I'm terribly sorry.
((verb)) + terribly to do (sth.) badly The team played terribly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: very, extremely, awfully; Antonyms: wonderfully, well
Etymology
From Latin 'terrere' (to frighten). Originally meant 'in a way that causes terror'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the adverb form of 'terrible'. It's often used as an intensifier, like 'very' or 'extremely'.