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ATROCIOUSLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does atrociously mean?
• ATROCIOUSLY (adverb)
The adverb ATROCIOUSLY has 2 senses:
1. in a terrible manner
2. to an extravagant or immoderate degree
Familiarity information: ATROCIOUSLY used as an adverb is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a terrible manner
Synonyms:
abominably; abysmally; atrociously; awfully; rottenly; terribly
Context example:
she sings terribly
Pertainym:
atrocious (exceptionally bad or displeasing)
Sense 2
Meaning:
To an extravagant or immoderate degree
Synonyms:
atrociously; outrageously
Context example:
atrociously expensive
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