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

In a way that shows fear.

"She glanced fearfully over her shoulder as she walked home."

Extremely (used informally as an intensifier).

"The exam was fearfully difficult."

How to use fearfully

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWith fear, or (informally) extremely.

more fearfully comparative, most fearfully superlative

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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.