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.

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.