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Definition of "awfully" []

  • In a manner inspiring awe. (adverb)
  • Reverently. (adverb)
  • Badly, terribly. (adverb)
  • Very; exceedingly; extremely; excessively. (adverb)
  • Fearfully. (adverb)

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Use "awfully" in a sentence
  • ""The information was coming in awfully late and it is not conclusive.""
  • "The holy ability to peer into a man's soul and divine his true intentions must come in awfully handy ... but wait, doesn't the bible have a few things to say about divination?"
  • "One reason older women dress so awfully is that they want to look young."