Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Desperately.
How to pronounce desperately:
US
Desperately - as an adverb
With great urgency
Example: "Health care reform is needed urgently"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
urgently12In intense despair
Example: "The child clung desperately to her mother"
Example Sentences
"She was desperately searching for her lost keys."
"The children were desperately trying to finish their homework before bedtime."
"He desperately needed a cup of coffee to stay awake."
"They were desperately hoping for good news from the doctor."
"The stranded hiker was desperately calling for help."
Word Game Points
Is DESPERATELY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, desperately is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DESPERATELY has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is DESPERATELY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, desperately is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDESPERATELY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is DESPERATELY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, desperately is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDESPERATELY has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
