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Webster 1913 Edition


Awfully

Aw′ful-ly

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adv.
1.
In an awful manner; in a manner to fill with terror or awe; fearfully; reverently.
2.
Very; excessively.
[Slang]

Webster 1828 Edition


Awfully

AW'FULLY

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adv.
In a manner to fill with awe; in a reverential manner.

Definition 2024


awfully

awfully

English

Adverb

awfully (comparative more awfully, superlative most awfully)

  1. In a manner inspiring awe.
  2. Reverently.
  3. Badly, terribly.
    She led after the swiming and cycling, but ran awfully and came in fourth.
  4. (not comparable) Very; exceedingly; extremely; excessively.
  5. (obsolete) Fearfully.

Usage notes

  • Adjectives to which "awfully" is often applied: good, hard, sad, nice, sorry, long, quiet, big, glad, familiar, well, difficult, tired, bad, hot, high, busy, pretty, small, cold, funny, expensive, fond, important, young, interesting, jolly, short, proud, clever, boring, strange, happy, lonely, stupid, strong, sick, pleased, old, hungry, afraid, silly.

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