adv ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   To a drastic degree.

   "drastically reduced prices"

2. 2
   In a drastic manner.

   "Lisa always wore shorts and a T-shirt, which clashed drastically with her brother's thick winter coat."

Adverb

1. 1
   in a drastic manner wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

awfullybadlybeyonddamndramaticallyextremely

Example

More examples

"The cost of life increased drastically."

Etymology

From drastic + -ally.

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