drastically
adv. US //ˈdɹæstɪkɫi// UK //dɹˈɑːstɪkli// dras·ti·cal·ly
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1 extremely or suddenly (adv.) B2 Upper Intermediatein a way that is very extreme, sudden, or serious.
to an extreme or severe degree; used to describe changes that are significant and often unexpected.
ExampleThe price of bread has risen drastically over the last few months.
ExampleThe company was forced to drastically reduce its workforce following a series of unexpected financial losses in the third quarter.
Usagetypically modifies verbs of change like 'reduce', 'increase', 'improve', or 'alter'.
Teacher's tipthis word carries a stronger emotional weight than 'significantly'; it implies the change was quite shocking or impactful.
From drastic + -ally.
- Adjectivedrastic
- Adverbdrastically