Definitions
- Describing a poor or unsatisfactory performance or outcome. - Referring to a strong desire or need for something. - Talking about a physical or emotional state of being unwell or in pain.
- Describing something as extremely bad, unpleasant, or of low quality. - Referring to a strong feeling of fear, anxiety, or worry. - Talking about a great extent or degree of something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something negative or unpleasant.
- 2Both words can be used to intensify the degree or extent of a situation or feeling.
- 3Both words are adverbs that modify verbs or adjectives.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Badly is more commonly used to describe a poor performance or outcome, while terribly is used to describe something as extremely bad or unpleasant.
- 2Intensity: Terribly implies a higher level of negativity or unpleasantness compared to badly.
- 3Emotion: Badly can also refer to a strong desire or need, while terribly can express fear, anxiety, or worry.
- 4Extent: Terribly can also indicate a great extent or degree of something, while badly does not have this connotation.
- 5Formality: Terribly is generally considered more formal than badly.
Remember this!
Badly and terribly are synonyms that both convey a negative or unpleasant meaning. However, badly is commonly used to describe a poor performance or outcome, as well as a strong desire or need. On the other hand, terribly emphasizes extreme negativity or unpleasantness, and can also express fear, anxiety, or worry. Additionally, terribly can indicate a great extent or degree of something. While both words are adverbs, terribly is generally more formal than badly.
