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dreadfully Synonyms

Another word for dreadfully

Choosing another word for dreadfully depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

To an extreme or excessive degree; very or exceedingly (especially with reference to something unpleasant or undesirable).

Usage Example

"I am terribly sorry for the inconvenience caused by the delayed flight."

Strongest
terribly
awfully
frightfully
extremely
Strong
horribly
exceedingly
immensely
intensely

• adverb (Context 2)

In a terrible, shocking, or very poor manner.

Usage Example

"The orchestra played terribly during the final rehearsal because they had barely practiced together."

Strongest
terribly
horribly
atrociously
appallingly
abominably
Strong
abysmally
wretchedly
deplorably

Opposites of dreadfully

The opposite of dreadfully shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

wonderfully
excellently
splendidly
superbly
magnificently
slightly
mildly
admirably
See all opposites of dreadfully

• Nearby Words

dread
dreaded
dreadful
dreadfully
dreadfulness
dreadlock
dreadlocked

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Dreadfully. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 1, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/dreadfully
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