As adverbs the difference between desperately and dreadfully
is that desperately is in a desperate manner; without regard to danger or safety; recklessly while dreadfully is in a dreadful manner.
desperately
English
Adverb
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en adverb)
In a desperate manner; without regard to danger or safety; recklessly.
dreadfully
English
Adverb
(
en adverb)
In a dreadful manner.
Exceptionally, eminently, very much.