ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Fearfully

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈfɪɹfəli/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Fearfully is an adverb meaning In a fearful manner; characterized by fear.

Meaning

In a fearful manner; characterized by fear.

More Meanings

  1. (UK, dated) very; very much.

Example Sentences

He's a fearfully good striker.
I stepped fearfully into the pitch-dark cave.
Remember, when a horse is on its side the kicking-strap is useless, and the breechen nearly so, to prevent the swing of its hind legs; your aim is to get it away from the steps or wheel-plate of the trap, which, in its struggles, may cut its legs fearfully.

Antonyms for fearfully

Common opposites include intrepidly, fearlessly, dauntlessly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include fearingly, scaredly, afraidly, frightenedly, terrifiedly, frightfully.

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