Etymology

terribly

ter·ri·bly
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Today it means: So as to cause terror or awe. Full definition →

Middle English terribli
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromterribli
  2. English todayterribly

Inherited from Middle English terribli. By surface analysis, terrible + -ly.

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