Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

awfully

Adverb
/ˈɔːfəli/
Definition
In a manner that is very bad or unpleasant.
Examples
  • She was awfully tired after the long journey.
  • The weather was awfully bad during the event.
  • I awfully miss my hometown.
Meaning
The term ‘awfully’ is often used to express something to a great extent or in a very strong way, frequently associated with negative feelings.
Synonyms
  • terribly
  • extremely
  • very
  • unpleasantly