adv Uncommon

awfully

AW-fuu-lee

Awfully (adv) means very or extremely. Example: “That's awfully kind of you.”

adv

Very or extremely.

"That's awfully kind of you."

"She was awfully late for the meeting."

Badly or terribly.

"The project went awfully wrong."

How to Use Awfully

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUsed to mean either "very" or "terribly badly", depending on context.

When to use it

Common in British English as a mild intensifier ("awfully sorry"), often softer in tone than it sounds.

more awfully comparative, most awfully superlative

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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.