drastically

adverb

dras·​ti·​cal·​ly ˈdra-sti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce drastically (audio)
: in a drastic manner : severely or seriously
The industry has changed drastically over the last 30 years.
This … car will allow you to drastically reduce the amount of time (and money) spent pumping gas …Jim Motavelli
Some of those plants … are native species present before humans drastically altered the land.Peter Del Tredici

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Their hope is to eventually make the model as accurate as an X-ray, which would drastically simplify screening efforts, though Raval says this will require much more data. IEEE Spectrum, 19 Dec. 2024 Under Maryland law, DUI penalties can vary drastically, with potential jail time and hefty fines. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024 The perception has changed drastically over the last few years, leading to generational players like Soto wanting to be a part of the action in Queens. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024 The traveler's relationship with the world and companions will change drastically after each exodus. Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for drastically 

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of drastically was in 1850

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“Drastically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drastically. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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