drastically
adverb
dras·ti·cal·ly
ˈdra-sti-k(ə-)lē 
: 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 …—
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After experiencing remarkable growth during the pandemic with its groundbreaking mRNA vaccine, the company is now transitioning to a seasonal vaccine market, which has drastically affected sales.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Her drastically more affordable White by Vera Wang label is still offered at David’s Bridal and Vera Wang Bride is sold at Pronovias.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
That's because mosquitoes in a neighborhood, especially invasive species, often drastically outnumber the birds and bats visiting one person's backyard.
—Arkansas Online, 8 June 2025
Within the past month the disease had spread drastically throughout her body.
—Aaron McNaughton, New York Daily News, 7 June 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Her drastically more affordable White by Vera Wang label is still offered at David’s Bridal and Vera Wang Bride is sold at Pronovias.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
That's because mosquitoes in a neighborhood, especially invasive species, often drastically outnumber the birds and bats visiting one person's backyard.
—Arkansas Online, 8 June 2025
Within the past month the disease had spread drastically throughout her body.
—Aaron McNaughton, New York Daily News, 7 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for drastically
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“Drastically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drastically. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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