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awfully

1 antonym for awfully — opposites grouped by meaning.

Adv — Very or extremely.

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adv

Very or extremely.

“That's awfully kind of you.”

2. adv

Badly or terribly.

“The project went awfully wrong.”

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Etymology

From awful + -ly.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “awfully” mean?
The word “awfully” means very or extremely. In plain terms, used to mean either "very" or "terribly badly", depending on context.
How do you pronounce “awfully”?
“Awfully” is pronounced AW-fuu-lee (/ˈɔ.f(ə.)li/ in IPA).
How do you use “awfully” in a sentence?
Here is “awfully” used in a sentence: “That's awfully kind of you.”
What part of speech is “awfully”?
“Awfully” is an adverb.
Is “awfully” a common word?
“Awfully” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “awfully” have?
“Awfully” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: very or extremely.

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