drastically
Americanadverb
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so as to have a thorough or far-reaching effect; profoundly or radically.
Our everyday lives have been drastically altered by the huge number of innovations in medicine, transportation, communications, and more.
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extremely.
This school should be merged with others in the same locality, as the number of students studying here is drastically low.
Etymology
Origin of drastically
Example Sentences
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"We are confused about how that could change so drastically."
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
Missing the market’s 10 best days can drastically reduce long-term returns; diversification through index funds helps weather volatility.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
Postal Service have reached a new package-handling agreement, according to people familiar with the matter, after Amazon threatened to drastically cut back on the number of packages it sends through the struggling agency.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
And that gap can drastically affect learning outcomes or behavior in school.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Inside, the caterpillar’s digestive and respiratory systems change drastically.
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
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