awfully Definition
- 1in a manner that inspires awe, admiration, or respect
- 2very; extremely
Using awfully: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "awfully" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was awfully beautiful.
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I'm awfully sorry for being late.
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It's awfully cold outside today.
awfully Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for awfully
- extremely
- exceedingly
- terribly
Antonyms for awfully
- slightly
- somewhat
- moderately
Phrases with awfully
Origins of awfully
from Middle English 'aʒefulli', meaning 'with awe'
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Summary: awfully in Brief
'Awfully' [ˈɔːfəli] is an adverb that means 'very' or 'extremely.' It can be used to describe something that inspires awe, admiration, or respect, as in 'The view from the top of the mountain was awfully beautiful.' It can also be used to express regret or apology, as in 'I'm awfully sorry for being late.' Phrases like 'awfully nice' and 'awfully good' use 'awfully' to denote something very pleasant or impressive.
