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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Mechanical bifurcation drastically expands structural reconfigurability, so adding just one extra unit creates numerous new spatial combinations. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026 In November, Florida voters will have the chance to create a pathway to drastically change how local governments are budgeted by increasing the homestead exemption on primary residences from $50,000 currently to $250,000 by 2028. — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026 With key draft additions filling secondary gaps alongside veteran pass rushers upfront, even a middle-of-the-pack defensive performance would drastically change Dallas' game-to-game outlook. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 The most common approach across clubs is to outsource their direct debit options to V12 Retail Finance, although the timeline for spreading payments and the options offered vary drastically between four- and 12-month plans. — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drastically

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

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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 1 Sep. 2026.

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