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- [uh-biz-muh l]
- /əˈbɪz məl/
- /əˈbɪz.məl/
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- [uh-biz-muh l]
- /əˈbɪz məl/
Definitions of abysmally word
- adjective abysmally of or like an abyss; immeasurably deep or great. 1
- adjective abysmally extremely or hopelessly bad or severe: abysmal ignorance; abysmal poverty. 1
- noun abysmally (derogatory) Very; incredibly; profoundly; to an extreme degree; dreadfully. (First attested in the late 19th century.)1. 1
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Origin of abysmally
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
First recorded in 1650-60; abysm + -al1
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Parts of speech for Abysmally
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
abysmally popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
abysmally usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for abysmally
adverb abysmally
- terribly — in a terrible manner.
- awfully — in an unpleasant, bad, or reprehensible manner
- dreadfully — in a dreadful way: The pain has increased dreadfully.
- appallingly — causing dismay or horror: an appalling accident; an appalling lack of manners.
- badly — If something is done badly or goes badly, it is not very successful or effective.
Antonyms for abysmally
adverb abysmally
- superbly — admirably fine or excellent; extremely good: a superb performance.
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