radically

adverb

rad·​i·​cal·​ly ˈra-di-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce radically (audio)
Synonyms of radicallynext
1
: in origin or essence
2
: in a radical or extreme manner

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The best customer experience in a staffing shortage is not created by employee heroism but by a radically simplified service system. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 The grand property later took on a radically different role as the state-of-the-art St George's Hospital, rebuilt in 1825 by architect William Wilkins, the mind behind London’s National Gallery. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026 The purpose and the extent of hunting were radically altered by the arrival of European guns and markets—the killing of wild animals became an occupation with commercial ends, for both whites and Indians; and wild hides and wild meat became the goods of an insatiable marketplace. Literary Hub, 10 June 2026 How To Use Your Thermostat the Right Way Rather than attempting to cool your home by radically lowering your thermostat, Tanwar recommends sticking to what works. Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for radically

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of radically was in the 15th century

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“Radically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radically. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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