chronically — English Dictionary

Adverb

1. In a chronic manner, or to a chronic degree.

2. Extremely.

   Examples

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   They have established themselves as the greatest story of Euro 2016 and it feels almost like a trick of the imagination that it is only four years since they were ranked 133rd in the world. That, however, will not lessen the embarrassment for England, their departing manager and a set of players who chronically under-performed after Wayne Rooney’s early penalty.

Adverb

1. in a habitual and longstanding manner

   Synonyms

   inveterate

   Examples

   smoking chronically

2. in a slowly developing and long lasting manner

   Antonyms

   acutely

   Examples

   chronically ill persons