the meatloaf served today tastes terribly. vs the meatloaf served today tastes terrible.

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'The meatloaf served today tastes terribly.' implies that the meatloaf is doing the action of tasting in a terrible manner, which is not the intended meaning. 'The meatloaf served today tastes terrible.' is the correct phrase to use, indicating that the taste of the meatloaf is terrible.

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the meatloaf served today tastes terribly.

This phrase is not correct in English. 'Terribly' is an adverb that should modify a verb, not an adjective like 'tastes.'

The word 'terribly' should be used to modify a verb, not an adjective. In this context, 'terrible' should be used to describe the taste of the meatloaf.

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I promise... justice will be served today
Either way, justice is being served today.
Did have an eye on the meatloaf, vanish.
You looking for a free lunch? I recommend the meatloaf.
Don't let any blood spill on the meatloaf.
No worry, it isn't served today
It's now 8:00 and the meatloaf is done.
I slipped a mickey in the meatloaf, but Big Todd up there has a high tolerance.
We'll miss Uncle Edward terribly.
I suddenly missed Young so terribly.
Listen, next time you're at the Founding Fathers, you should try the meatloaf with the egg.
A green tea with lemon for me, And for my friend here, the meatloaf, please.
Well, actually, I was going to say, believe it or not, the meatloaf's pretty good.
When I was gone, I missed them terribly.
I do miss the Earth terribly.
Dad always treated you so terribly.
My darling Emma, I miss you, terribly.
Dear Caroline, I miss you terribly.
Because I am with you, terribly.
- You love each other terribly.

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the meatloaf served today tastes terrible.

the meatloaf served today tastes terrible.

This phrase is correct in English and commonly used to describe the taste of food.

This phrase is used to express that the taste of the meatloaf is of poor quality or unpleasant.

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And it made the banana taste terrible.
Very quickly, please, count to three because it tastes terrible.
It tastes terrible, like it's past the due date.
Either way, justice is being served today.
I promise... justice will be served today
Don't let any blood spill on the meatloaf.
Did have an eye on the meatloaf, vanish.
You looking for a free lunch? I recommend the meatloaf.
No worry, it isn't served today
I slipped a mickey in the meatloaf, but Big Todd up there has a high tolerance.
It's now 8:00 and the meatloaf is done.
Well, actually, I was going to say, believe it or not, the meatloaf's pretty good.
A green tea with lemon for me, And for my friend here, the meatloaf, please.
Listen, next time you're at the Founding Fathers, you should try the meatloaf with the egg.
Come on, Booth, you must've told a lot of people the meatloaf story, right?
Although the name Vanicures is terrible.
That match last week was terrible.
She said your French is terrible.
But my work has been terrible.
Face whatever comes, no matter how terrible.

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the meatloaf served today tastes awful.
the meatloaf served today tastes disgusting.
the meatloaf served today tastes horrible.
the meatloaf served today tastes dreadful.

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the meatloaf served today tastes terribly. vs the meatloaf served today tastes terrible.