Meaning
terribly, dreadfully
- tremendously
In a sentence
Ho dormito terribilmente male stanotte.
I slept terribly badly last night.
Sei terribilmente in ritardo, che succede?
You're terribly late, what's going on?
Questo film non è terribilmente interessante.
This movie isn't terribly interesting.
Usage notes
- Often intensifies adjectives or adverbs: terribilmente difficile, terribilmente bene. In speech, molto is usually more neutral and common.
- Can sound dramatic or literary in positive contexts like terribilmente interessante; not always the best choice for everyday conversation.
- Do not confuse with terribly in English politeness formulas. Italian terribilmente is mainly an intensifier, not a softener.