Adverbs For Strong Emotions

adverb An adverb modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb. 'Terribly' is an adverb in this context because it describes the manner in which something is done or the degree to which something is done.

• The news of the tragedy affected everyone terribly.
• I feel terribly about missing the deadline.
• I messed up terribly on that test.
• She was terribly afraid of heights.