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Synonyms for awfully


Grammar : Adv
Spell : aw-fuh-lee, awf-lee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɔ fə li, ˈɔf li

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Définition of awfully

Origin :
  • c.1300, "so as to inspire reverence," from awful + -ly (2). Meaning "dreadfully, so as to strike one with awe" is recorded from late 14c. As a simple intensifier, "very, exceedingly," recorded from c.1830.
  • adv badly
  • adv very
Example sentences :
  • "I think they are awfully snobbish," she remarked resentfully.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • But wasn't it awfully risky to keep making him mad like that?
  • Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin
  • "Well, I do think it's awfully good, Dell," began the Countess.
  • Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower
  • And, Peter, it was awfully nice of you to wait about reading these letters.
  • Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
  • Do you know, Vernon, I'd like awfully to get at your point of view—your philosophy of life?
  • Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit
  • "He's an awfully good chap, you know," said Vernon innocently.
  • Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit
  • "I shall miss you most awfully," said she with the air of one flaunting a flag.
  • Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit
  • He was awfully handsome and as clever and sarcastic as anything.
  • Extract from : « The Greater Inclination » by Edith Wharton
  • The moment I opened the door, I knew that something was awfully wrong.
  • Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald
  • Poor Balfour was awfully lonely after Chamberlain crocked up.
  • Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine
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