horribly

adverb

(manner) In a horrible way; very badly.

(degree, often modifying a negative adverb or adjective) To an extreme degree or extent.

(evaluative) With a very bad effect.

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Words related to horribly

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Where does horribly come from?

The word horribly breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root horr-, from Latin horreo (“bristle, shudder”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.