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- [uh-troh-shuh s]
- /əˈtroʊ ʃəs/
- /əˈtrəʊ.ʃəs/
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- [uh-troh-shuh s]
- /əˈtroʊ ʃəs/
Definitions of atrociously word
- adjective atrociously extremely or shockingly wicked, cruel, or brutal: an atrocious crime. 1
- adjective atrociously shockingly bad or tasteless; dreadful; abominable: an atrocious painting; atrocious manners. 1
- noun atrociously In an atrocious manner. 1
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Origin of atrociously
First appearance:
before 1660 One of the 46% oldest English words
First recorded in 1660-70; atroci(ty) + -ous
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Parts of speech for Atrociously
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adjective
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preposition
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atrociously popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 67% 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.
atrociously usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for atrociously
adv atrociously
- viciously — addicted to or characterized by vice; grossly immoral; depraved; profligate: a vicious life.
- fiercely — menacingly wild, savage, or hostile: fierce animals; a fierce look.
- savagely — fierce, ferocious, or cruel; untamed: savage beasts.
- in cold blood — the fluid that circulates in the principal vascular system of human beings and other vertebrates, in humans consisting of plasma in which the red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are suspended.
- meanly — moderately.
adverb atrociously
- terribly — in a terrible manner.
- badly — If something is done badly or goes badly, it is not very successful or effective.
- unspeakably — not speakable; that may not be spoken.
- appallingly — causing dismay or horror: an appalling accident; an appalling lack of manners.
- fearfully — causing or apt to cause fear; frightening: a fearful apparition.
Antonyms for atrociously
adv atrociously
- kindly — having, showing, or proceeding from a benevolent disposition or spirit; kindhearted: kindly people.
- gently — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
- humanely — characterized by tenderness, compassion, and sympathy for people and animals, especially for the suffering or distressed: humane treatment of prisoners.
- nicely — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
- decently — conforming to the recognized standard of propriety, good taste, modesty, etc., as in behavior or speech.
adverb atrociously
- wonderfully — excellent; great; marvelous: We all had a wonderful weekend.
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