What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
heinously
Example
The murderer was sentenced to life in prison for his heinous crimes. [heinous: adjective]
Example
The dictator ruled the country with a heinous disregard for human rights. [heinously: adverb]
atrociously
Example
The prisoner was treated atrociously by his captors. [atrociously: adverb]
Example
The movie was criticized for its atrocious acting and poor plot. [atrocious: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Atrociously is more commonly used than heinously in everyday language, and is more versatile in terms of context and usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between heinously and atrociously?
Heinously is more formal than atrociously, and is often used in legal or official contexts.
