The difference between Grisly and Terribly
When used as adverbs, grisly means in a horrible or terrible manner, whereas terribly means so as to cause terror or awe.
Grisly is also adjective with the meaning: horrifyingly repellent.
check bellow for the other definitions of Grisly and Terribly
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Grisly as an adjective:
Horrifyingly repellent; gruesome, terrifying.
Examples:
"The photographs of the killings depict a grisly scene."
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Grisly as an adjective:
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Grisly as an adjective:
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Grisly as an adverb (obsolete):
In a horrible or terrible manner; in a terrifying way.
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Terribly as an adverb (literary, _, or, _, dated):
So as to cause terror or awe.
Examples:
"The lion roared terribly."
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Terribly as an adverb:
Very; extremely.
Examples:
"He's terribly busy and you really shouldn't bother him."
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Terribly as an adverb:
Very badly.
Examples:
"She took part in the karaoke, but sang terribly."