terrifically

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English

Etymology

From terrific +‎ -ally.

Adverb

terrifically (not comparable)

  1. In a terrific or extreme way.
    "The test was terrifically hard," said the tired student.
    • 1859, Ferna Vale, Natalie; or, A Gem Among the Sea-Weeds:
      Upon examination it was found that a large breakage had been made, directly under their bows, and the sea was rushing in terrifically.

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