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- [aw-fuh-lee, awf-lee]
- /ˈɔ fə li, ˈɔf li/
- /ˈɔːfli/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [aw-fuh-lee, awf-lee]
- /ˈɔ fə li, ˈɔf li/
Definitions of awfully word
- adverb awfully in an unpleasant, bad, or reprehensible manner 3
- adverb awfully (intensifier) 3
- adverb awfully so as to express or inspire awe 3
- adverb awfully in a way to inspire awe 3
- adverb awfully in a bad or offensive way 3
- adverb awfully very; very much 3
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Origin of awfully
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English auefulli; see awful, -ly
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Parts of speech for Awfully
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
awfully popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
awfully usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for awfully
adv awfully
- wickedly — evil or morally bad in principle or practice; sinful; iniquitous: wicked people; wicked habits.
- dreadfully — in a dreadful way: The pain has increased dreadfully.
- clumsily — awkward in movement or action; without skill or grace: He is very clumsy and is always breaking things.
- inadequately — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
- incompletely — not complete; lacking some part.
adverb awfully
- really — in reality; actually: to see things as they really are.
- terrifically — extraordinarily great or intense: terrific speed.
- appallingly — causing dismay or horror: an appalling accident; an appalling lack of manners.
- horrifically — causing horror.
- horribly — causing or tending to cause horror; shockingly dreadful: a horrible sight.
Antonyms for awfully
adverb awfully
- well — in a good or satisfactory manner: Business is going well.
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