majorly

adverb

ˈmā-jər-lē How to pronounce majorly (audio)
Definition of majorlynext
as in extremely
to a great degree we're majorly frustrated about the situation back at home

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Recent Examples of majorly Matching Furniture Sets Speaking of furniture pieces, be sure the matching dining room furniture set once reigned supreme but is now seen as majorly old. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 24 July 2026 Making an effort now to evaluate your home through potential buyers’ eyes will majorly pay off in the long run. — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 22 July 2026 While highlights included the Muppets stealing the show, one performer majorly missed the mark. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 19 July 2026 Casillas then swept a champagne color under her brows and a shimmery, pearlescent hue underneath her lower lashline, and paired the blue eye shadow with fluttery lashes and majorly dewy pink blush. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for majorly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for majorly
  1. extremely
  2. terribly
  3. incredibly
  4. very
  5. highly
  6. too
  7. badly
  8. severely
Adverb
  • This pre-seasoned, ¼ inch thick steel heat extremely evenly with minimal disparity between the center and edges.
    — Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Search for jet quenching Previous experiments suggest that a millionth of a second after the Big Bang, even as temperatures remained extremely high, matter did not behave like gas but instead like liquid with very low viscosity.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of extremely
Adverb
  • Although none of these trails are terribly technical, there’s still an inherent risk that comes with hiking.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Patrick Cantlay is not one who sounds terribly interested in going.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of terribly
Adverb
  • This 30-percent-off New Balance pair is incredibly versatile and goes with anything.
    — Anna Traver, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026
  • In fact, bets on whether people would live or die were incredibly popular.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of incredibly
Adverb
  • The Fed chairman, who took office in May for a four-year term, has so far shared very little commentary on the state of the economy or policy outlook.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • With Adults, being funny is what matters most, and in that regard, this is a very promising premiere.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of very
Adverb
  • Its work-in-progress was also one of five titles at the 2025 prestigious and highly selective Annecy Animation Showcase at the Cannes Festival’s Marché du Film.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Despite its highly specialized geometry, the Swoop felt like a fundamentally good bicycle.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of highly
Adverb
  • Her husband had one on, too, which made the twinning moment even cuter.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
  • And while von Furstenberg gravitated to something more minimalist and streamlined for her look, there’s plenty of options out there for the more flamboyant sun-seekers, too.
    — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of too
Adverb
  • But the Vuelta a España’s hiring of a female influencer, whose social media content centers on flirting with male strangers, has backfired badly.
    — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The Iran-contra scandal in the mid-1980s badly tarnished Ronald Reagan’s foreign policy record.
    — Nate Swanson, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of badly
Adverb
  • But several of those affiliates have severely curtailed their operations since the federal funding was paused.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Prior to those deaths, the US had not seen a measles death since 2015, when a woman with underlying conditions became severely ill.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of severely

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“Majorly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/majorly. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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