adverb
- in a way that shows despair or urgent need
- extremely; very much
Usage: informal
Examples
- She desperately needed help with her homework.
- The team desperately wanted to win the championship.
- He searched desperately for his lost keys.
- They desperately tried to save the drowning man.
- I desperately hope it doesn’t rain tomorrow.
- The company desperately needs new customers.
- She was desperately in love with him.