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