Drastically

/ˈdræs.tɪ.kli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a way that is severe or serious; taking extreme measures or having a significant effect.

The company had to drastically reduce its workforce to stay afloat during the economic crisis.

In a manner that is very noticeable or far-reaching.

The climate in the region has changed drastically over the past decade.

To an extreme degree; radically.

She made drastic changes to her diet in hopes of improving her health.

In a way that is not moderate; extreme in nature.

The policy was drastically altered after public outcry.

From drastic, which comes from the Greek drastikos, meaning ‘effective’.

drastically different

significantly different in nature or manner.

drastically reduced

greatly decreased in amount or size.

drastically improved

markedly enhanced in quality or performance.

drastic

having a strong or far-reaching effect.

drastical

related to or characterized by drastic measures or changes.

A huge change or shift.

After that meeting, things changed drastically in the company culture.

Going all out; no holding back.

When he decided to pursue his dreams, he went drastically into self-improvement.