hræðilega

hræðilega is an Icelandic adverb. It translates to "terribly" or "awfully" in English. It is used to describe something in a very negative or extreme way, often indicating a high degree of unpleasantness or intensity. For example, it might be used to say something was "hræðilega kalt" (terribly cold) or "þetta gekk hræðilega illa" (this went terribly wrong). The word originates from the adjective "hræðilegur," which means "terrible" or "horrible." The adverbial form is created by adding the suffix "-lega" to the adjective stem. It can be used in a wide range of contexts to emphasize a negative quality or experience. The intensity conveyed by hræðilega can range from mild discomfort to extreme distress, depending on the surrounding words and the overall situation.