radically

[ rad-ik-lee ]

adjective

1. with regard to origin or root.
2. in a complete or basic manner; thoroughly; fundamentally.

radically

/ ˈrædɪkəlɪ /

adverb

1. thoroughly; completely; fundamentally

   to alter radically

Other Word Forms

• non·radi·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of radically¹

First recorded in 1600–10; radical + -ly

Example Sentences

We are radically underestimating the kindness of others.

From Salon

O’Hara, inspired by Alfred Hitchcock, David Lynch, Salvador Dalí and “Perry Mason,” will no doubt forge his own radically questioning path in a production that promises not to be squeamish about blood.

From Los Angeles Times

Trump has set out to radically reshape American culture, which he says has been contaminated by "woke" left-wing ideology.

From BBC

To come back as fast as possible, the 83-year-old widow has decided on a home radically different from the 1939 Tudor where she and her husband raised their two daughters.

From Los Angeles Times

Efforts by Doge to slash federal spending and radically restructure - or simply abolish - many government agencies have been overseen by tech billionaire Elon Musk.

From BBC

Related Words

• essentially