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What Are Intensifiers?
Reinforce the meaning of the sentence. They come before the word they
describe. “Very (very), quite (quite) so (so), such” are commonly used
reinforcers.
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Bitterly Terribly
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Bitterly
01 In a way that shows strong negative emotion such as
anger or disappointment.

Example:
You don't have to worry, he added bitterly.

In a way that shows deep anger and pain.

Example:
When he couldn’t have the bike, my son was bitterly
disappointed.
Bitterly synonynms.

• fiercely
• furiously • crisply
• indignantly • in anger
• madly • infuriatedly
• violently • irritably
Terribly
02 The adverb terribly is sometimes used for emphasizing
how shocking or distressing something is.

Example:

My son has suffered terribly. He has lost his best friend.

In a terrible manner; "she sings terribly"


However, terribly is much more commonly used as a
stronger word than 'very' or 'very much’.

Examples:
I'm terribly sorry.

We all miss him terribly and are desperate for him to


come home.

It's a terribly dull place.


Terribly synonynms.

• awfully • horribly
• badly • intensely
• extremely • notoriously
• seriously
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