awfully

UK /ˈɔː.fʊ.li/ US /ˈɔ.f(ə.)li/
adv 5

Definitions

adv

1

Badly, terribly.

She led after the swimming and cycling, but ran awfully and came in fourth.

2

Very; exceedingly; extremely; excessively.

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

3

In a manner inspiring awe.

4

Reverently.

5

Fearfully.

I returned to the inn yard, and, impressed by my remembrance of the face, looked awfully around for it. It was not there.

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