Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
awfully
adverb
/ˈɔːfəli/
Definition
In a very bad or unpleasant manner; extremely or very.
Examples
- She felt awfully tired after the long meeting.
- It was awfully nice of you to help me with my homework.
- He awfully regrets his decision to move away.
Meaning
The adverb ‘awfully’ is often used to emphasize something in a negative way, but it can also be used in informal contexts to intensify positive or neutral qualities.
Synonyms
- extremely
- terribly
- very
- exceedingly
- horribly
