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royally

adv. degree
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɹɔɪəɫi// UK //ɹˈɔɪəli// roy·al·ly

adv. used to emphasize that something is done completely or extremely, often when something goes wrong. You use it to show that a situation is very bad or very impressive.

adv. Used as an intensifier to mean completely, utterly, or to a great degree. Often carries a sarcastic or humorous tone when describing failures or mistakes.


SIMPLE

I royally messed up my presentation today.

CONTEXTUAL

After forgetting the client's name three times, he realized he had royally embarrassed himself in front of the board.

COMPLEX

The project was royally bungled by the previous management team, leaving the new director with a significant deficit and a demoralized workforce.

Usage

Typically placed before a verb to intensify the scale of an action, especially a negative one.

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