1. Expressing strong negative emotion:
* "I'm terribly sorry for the way I acted."
* "She was terribly upset about the news."
2. Describing a negative situation:
* "The weather was terribly cold."
* "The movie was terribly boring."
* "The traffic was terribly congested."
3. Describing a negative quality:
* "He's terribly shy."
* "She's terribly clumsy."
4. Emphasizing a negative action:
* "I terribly miss my family."
* "He terribly wanted to go to the concert."
5. Using ironically (often with humor):
* "I'm terribly excited to do my taxes."
* "We had a terribly wonderful time at the amusement park."
Remember, "terribly" is a strong word, so use it carefully and with intention.