HORRIBLY Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

horribly

adverb

Definition of horribly

as in terribly

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Recent Examples of horribly One night, Cathy (Pugh) arrives at their doorstep, horribly beaten and seemingly unable to remember her past. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2026 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 The show was also horribly paced, with way too many pointless instrumental spotlights that somehow managed to come across as both showy and lethargic at the same time. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2026 There are six other teams vying with the Jays for that spot, and even the 60-68 and horribly playing Mariners are within three games. — Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Another young woman shares footage of her experience getting lip filler that ended up going horribly wrong. — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 The Social Democrats, led by Kurt Schumacher, a prickly figure who had suffered horribly for resisting the Nazis, were mistrustful of the United States and hoped to reunify Germany as a neutral state at the center of Europe. — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 The green team’s struggles are already horribly familiar for Alonso this year, particularly as its first Honda engine has been largely off the pace of the leaders. — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for horribly

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Susanna Moore is terribly important to us, more so than any of Hemingway’s gallant girls.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
The Nazis employed the V-2 heavily during this time, but the rocket was not terribly accurate.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 Oct. 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

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That seems awfully relevant to the idea of creating a new agency to regulate AI, which Schiff supports doing.

— Nilay Patel, The Verge, 5 Oct. 2026
In Bowers, tight end Travis Kelce may be looking in the mirror at his younger self, though the soon-to-be 37-year-old has looked awfully spry himself during the first three games of the season.

— Pete Sweeney October 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of awfully

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A week ago, the Chiefs defense opened so poorly that coordinator Steve Spagnuolo provided a reality check on the sideline in the first quarter.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026
Even though the score was 27-27 in the fourth quarter and SC's defense seemed to get a stop on a long third down, a trademark poorly timed, and frankly absurd and ridiculous, roughing the passer penalty gave the Ducks a free first down.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of poorly

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The less said about Bryan’s horrendously gauche fuchsia-and-gold dress with puffy armholes and halter neck the better.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 July 2026
Too little regulation could allow the unleashing of devilish AI that might wipe us out or at least be horrendously destructive.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of horrendously

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Of course, wealth taxes would produce revenues that could be directed to useful purposes, such as expanding government programs or reducing the disastrously high federal deficit.

— Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
If New York’s futility continues, those decisions could age disastrously.

— Peter Baugh, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of disastrously

Adverb

That strategy backfired horrifically, as Wood fired a pass to wide receiver Ryan Jezioro smack dab in the middle of the endzone.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Rhys gets to play Mayor Tom’s traumatic reactions to being stalked by a Sea Hag to great effect both comedically and horrifically.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2026

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