adv
fearfully
FEER-fuh-lee
Fearfully (adv) means In a way that shows fear. Example: “She glanced fearfully over her shoulder as she walked home.”
adv
1
In a way that shows fear.
"She glanced fearfully over her shoulder as she walked home."
2
Extremely (used informally as an intensifier).
"The exam was fearfully difficult."
How to use fearfully
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWith fear, or (informally) extremely.
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- Comparative
- more fearfully
- Superlative
- most fearfully
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What does “fearfully” mean?
The word “fearfully” means in a way that shows fear. In plain terms, with fear, or (informally) extremely.
How do you pronounce “fearfully”?
“Fearfully” is pronounced FEER-fuh-lee (/ˈfɪɹfəli/ in IPA).
How do you use “fearfully” in a sentence?
Here is “fearfully” used in a sentence: “She glanced fearfully over her shoulder as she walked home.”
What part of speech is “fearfully”?
“Fearfully” is an adverb.
How many meanings does “fearfully” have?
“Fearfully” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in a way that shows fear.
