Synonyms for awfully

Grammar : Adv

Spell : aw-fuh-lee, awf-lee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈɔ fə li, ˈɔf li

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Définition of awfully

Origin : c.1300, "so as to inspire reverence," from awful + -ly (2). Meaning "dreadfully, so as to strike one with awe" is recorded from late 14c. As a simple intensifier, "very, exceedingly," recorded from c.1830.

adv badly
adv very

Example sentences :

"I think they are awfully snobbish," she remarked resentfully.
Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower

But wasn't it awfully risky to keep making him mad like that?
Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin

"Well, I do think it's awfully good, Dell," began the Countess.
Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower

And, Peter, it was awfully nice of you to wait about reading these letters.
Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter

Do you know, Vernon, I'd like awfully to get at your point of view—your philosophy of life?
Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit

"He's an awfully good chap, you know," said Vernon innocently.
Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit

"I shall miss you most awfully," said she with the air of one flaunting a flag.
Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit

He was awfully handsome and as clever and sarcastic as anything.
Extract from : « The Greater Inclination » by Edith Wharton

The moment I opened the door, I knew that something was awfully wrong.
Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald

Poor Balfour was awfully lonely after Chamberlain crocked up.
Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine

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