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abysmally

/əˈbɪz.mə.li/
a · bys · mal · ly
Adjective:abysmal
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• adverb

1

In an extremely bad, poor, or appalling manner.

Example

"The team performed abysmally during the first half of the championship match."

2

To an extreme, profound, or unfathomable degree (almost exclusively modifying negative qualities).

Example

"Without basic historical background, the audience remained abysmally ignorant of the play's political satire."

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• Nearby Words

abutilon
abuzz
abysmal
abysmally
abyss
abyssal
abyssinian

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'abysmal' and the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Abysmal' derives from Mid-17th century English via Old French 'abisme', ultimately tracing back to Ancient Greek 'abyssos', meaning 'bottomless'.

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