terribly in English: Very or extremely; it can also mean very badly. (adverb)

Translation

Very or extremely; it can also mean very badly.

Word origin

From terrible plus -ly, from Latin terribilis, from terrere, to frighten.

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Here terribly simply means very.

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Terribly makes the adjective after it stronger.

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Here terribly means very badly.

terrible

Very bad; making you feel shocked, upset, or afraid.

very

To a great degree; used to make another word stronger.

badly

In a poor way, not well; or very much.

really

In a true way; used to make what you say stronger, meaning very much or in fact.

bad

Not good; of low quality, or causing harm or trouble.

awfully

Very; used to make another word stronger.

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