Definitions for awfully
ˈɔ fə li, ˈɔf liaw·ful·ly

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. terribly, awfully, awful, frightfullyadverb

   used as intensifiers

   "terribly interesting"; "I'm awful sorry"

2. dreadfully, awfully, horriblyadverb

   of a dreadful kind

   "there was a dreadfully bloody accident on the road this morning"

3. terribly, atrociously, awfully, abominably, abysmally, rottenlyadverb

   in a terrible manner

   "she sings terribly"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. awfullyadverb

   In a manner inspiring awe.

2. awfullyadverb

   Reverently.

3. awfullyadverb

   Badly, terribly.

   She led after the swiming and cycling, but ran awfully and came in fourth.

4. awfullyadverb

   Very; exceedingly; extremely; excessively.

5. awfullyadverb

   Fearfully.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Awfullyadverb

   in an awful manner; in a manner to fill with terror or awe; fearfully; reverently

2. Awfullyadverb

   very; excessively

How to pronounce awfully?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

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How to say awfully in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of awfully in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of awfully in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of awfully in a Sentence

1. Dan Pfeiffer:

   Bernie Sanders needs to grow Bernie Sanders support significantly to win the nomination and that begins with the African American community. If Bernie Sanders doesn't do much better with those voters, Bernie Sanders chances of being the nominee are awfully close to zero, that alone will not be enough. To date, Bernie Sanders campaign has at times given off a' my way or the highway vibe' that has put a ceiling on Bernie Sanders support among large swaths of Democratic Party.

2. John Posewitz:

   I hate the thought of losing this place, but it's an awfully expensive monument to maintain, if anyone wants to buy a piece of early basketball history, we'll give you a good deal!

3. Mike Pompeo:

   I care deeply about America, you and I have been part of the conservative movement for an awfully long time now. I aim to keep at it.

4. Kristen Carpenter:

   I think for many people this' return to normal' feels awfully abrupt and jarring.

5. Mike Pompeo:

   This administration has taken enormous efforts to push back on Russia that have not been done in an awfully long time either here in the United States or frankly from our partners who are even more threatened by Russia than we are in Europe and elsewhere.

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