Definition of Horribly

1. Adverb. Of a dreadful kind. "There was a dreadfully bloody accident on the road this morning"

Exact synonyms: Awfully, Dreadfully
Partainyms: Awful, Dreadful, Horrible

Definition of Horribly

1. adv. In a manner to excite horror; dreadfully; terribly.

Definition of Horribly

1. Adverb. (context: manner) In a horrible way; very badly. ¹

2. Adverb. (context: degree often modifying a negative adverb or adjective) To an extreme degree or extent. ¹

3. Adverb. (context: evaluative) With a very bad effect. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Horribly

1. dreadfully [adv] - See also: dreadfully

Lexicographical Neighbors of Horribly

horoscopes
horoscopies
horoscopist
horoscopists
horoscopy
horosphere
horospheres
horospherical
horrendous
horrendously
horrent
horrible
horribleness
horriblenesses
horribles
horribly (current term)
horrid
horrider
horridest
horridly
horridness
horridnesses
horrific
horrifical
horrifically
horrification
horrifications
horrifick
horrified
horrifier

Literary usage of Horribly

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Letters of George Meredith by George Meredith (1912)
"Come I will, if I can, but I am horribly unwell. (There 's a rumour of the eldest C girl going to marry. . . . )—Your affectionate and faithful GEORGE ..."

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