- 1. adv. In a desperate manner; without regard to danger or safety; recklessly; extremely; as, the troops fought desperately. Source: opted
- 2. adv. with great urgency Source: wordnet
- 3. adv. in intense despair Source: wordnet
- 4. In a desperate manner; without regard to danger or safety; recklessly; extremely; as, the troops fought desperately. She fell desperately in love with him. Addison. Source: webster
- 5. In a desperate manner; without regard to danger or safety;recklessly; extremely; as, the troops fought desperately.She fell desperately in love with him. Addison. Source: adambom
- 6. r:100 r. in intense despair Source: ecdict
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