'abysmally' originates from the word 'abysmal,' which comes from the Middle English 'abisme,' derived from the Old French 'abisme,' and ultimately from the Latin 'abyssus,' meaning 'bottomless pit.'

'abysmal' changed from the Old French word 'abisme' and eventually became the modern English word 'abysmal.'

Initially, it meant 'bottomless or unfathomable,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'extremely bad or appalling.'