adverb

abysmally

/əˈbɪz.ml̩.i/ aby·sma·lly 4 syllables

Very; incredibly; profoundly; to an extreme degree; dreadfully.

Word facts

Part of speech adverb
Syllables 4
Letters 9
Starts with A

Definition of Abysmally

Very; incredibly; profoundly; to an extreme degree; dreadfully.

How to use Abysmally

Abysmally is a adverb. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.

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Antonyms for Abysmally

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How many syllables does abysmally have?

Abysmally has 4 syllables: aby·sma·lly. The word is broken into 4 spoken beats.

What part of speech is abysmally?

Abysmally is used as a adverb. As a verb, it describes an action or state.

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How do you use abysmally in a sentence?

Abysmally can be used in sentences where a adverb describing very; incredibly; profoundly; to an extreme degree; dreadfully. is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.

What words start with the same letter as abysmally?

Abysmally starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does abysmally have?

Abysmally has 9 letters. It contains 4 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.