Awfully
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɔː.fʊ.li/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Awfully is an adverb meaning Badly, terribly.
Meaning
Badly, terribly.
More Meanings
- (not comparable) Very; exceedingly; extremely; excessively.
- (archaic) In a manner inspiring awe.
- (archaic) Reverently.
- (obsolete) Fearfully.
Example Sentences
She led after the swimming and cycling, but ran awfully and came in fourth.
It was wondrous. 'I'm awfully glad I came now,' his thought ran; 'I'm managing it rather well.'
It’s awfully considerate of you to think of me here / And I’m most obliged to you for making it clear that I’m not here
I returned to the inn yard, and, impressed by my remembrance of the face, looked awfully around for it. It was not there.
Synonyms for awfully
Depending on context, synonyms include very, extremely, terribly, acutely, almighty, badly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include horribly, atrociously, terribly, dreadfully, abominably, frightfully.
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