Etymology

abysmally

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Today it means: Very; incredibly; profoundly; to an extreme degree; dreadfully. Full definition →

First used First attested in the late 19ᵗʰ century.
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From abysmal + -ly.

First known use, by meaning

  • First attested in the late 19ᵗʰ century. Very; incredibly; profoundly; to an extreme degree; dreadfully.

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