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   awfully

   /ˈɔːfʊli/

   adverb

   • 1. very: informal "I'm awfully sorry to bother you so late" Similar veryextremelyreallyexceedinglyimmenselythoroughlydecidedlyterriblyfrightfullydreadfullyfearfullyexceptionallyuncommonlyremarkablyeminentlyextraordinarilymostpositivelyparticularlyheartilyprofoundlyrightuncoquitetrèsinformal:terrificallytremendouslydesperatelydevilishlyultratoo … for wordsmuchomegaseriouslyoh-somadlymajorlyjollyever sodeadwellfairrealmightyawfulplumbpowerfullekkerinformal, dated:devilishhellisharchaic:exceedingsore
   • ▪ very much: "thanks awfully for the tea, Mr Oakley" Similar very mucha lotinformal:a million
   • 2. very badly or unpleasantly: "we played awfully" Similar very badlyatrociouslyterriblydismallydreadfullyappallinglyexecrablypoorlyincompetentlyinexpertlyinformal:abysmallypitifullycrummilydiabolicallyrottenlyrare:egregiously

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryAWFULLY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   very or extremely, when used before an adjective or adverb: It's an awfully long time since we last saw each other. I'm awfully sorry, but we've forgotten to reserve you a table. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Linguistics: very & extreme. abjectly. absolutely. abundantly clear. beyond. biblical. downright. extraordinarily. extremely.

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   Awfully definition: very; extremely. See examples of AWFULLY used in a sentence.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAWFULLY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   You use awfully to emphasize how much of a quality someone or something has. The caramel looks awfully good. American English : awfully / ˈɑfəli; ˈɑfli /

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › awfullyAwfully - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   The word awfully is most often used for emphasis, as a way to say "extremely," "immensely," or "highly." Your newborn nephew might be awfully cute, or your surprise birthday party might be awfully fun.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › awfullyawfully adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of awfully adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › awfullyAwfully - definition of awfully by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Extremely bad or unpleasant; terrible: had an awful day at the office. 2. Commanding awe: "this sea, whose gently awful stirrings seem to speak of some hidden soul beneath" (Herman Melville). 3. Filled with awe, especially: a. Filled with or displaying great reverence. b. Obsolete Afraid. 4.

8. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › awfullyawfully - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jun 2, 2024 · awfully ( comparative more awfully, superlative most awfully) Badly, terribly . She led after the swiming and cycling, but ran awfully and came in fourth. ( not comparable) Very; exceedingly; extremely; excessively . Synonyms: very, extremely, terribly; see also Thesaurus: extremely.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryAWFULLY - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

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   A complete guide to the word "AWFULLY": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › awfullyAwfully Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Definition Source. Origin. Adverb. Filter. adverb. In a way to inspire awe. Webster's New World. In a bad or offensive way. To behave awfully.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishAWFULLY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    AWFULLY definition: very: . Learn more.