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terribly Antonyms

Opposite of terribly

Because the opposite of terribly shifts with each meaning, the 21 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

To a great or extreme degree; very or exceedingly.

Usage Example

"She was slightly sorry for arriving late to the afternoon seminar."

Strongest
slightly
mildly
barely
Strong
hardly
scarcely
moderately
faintly

• adverb (Context 2)

In a very bad, poor, or distressing manner; dreadfully.

Usage Example

"The project was managed wonderfully from the start, leading to missed deadlines and budget overruns."

Strongest
wonderfully
superbly
excellently
splendidly
brilliantly
Strong
admirably
well
magnificently

• adverb (Context 3)

In a manner that causes terror, fear, or awe; frightfully.

Usage Example

"The winter storm raged calmly along the rocky coastline throughout the night."

Strongest
calmly
gently
Strong
mildly
peacefully
comfortingly
soothingly
reassuringly

Similar words to terribly

Words similar to terribly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

extremely
dreadfully
horribly
frightfully
terrifyingly
atrociously
awful
abysmally
See all synonyms of terribly

• Nearby Words

terrestrially
terrible
terribleness
terribly
terrific
terrifically
terrified

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Terribly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/terribly
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