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
- (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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