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Awfully: meaning, definitions and examples

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awfully

 

[ หˆษ”ห.fสŠl.i ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

in a negative or unpleasant way

Used to emphasize the negative quality of something. In a terrible or unpleasant manner.

Synonyms

dreadfully, horribly, terribly

Examples of usage

  • He behaved awfully towards her at the party.
  • She felt awfully lonely after her best friend moved away.
  • The weather was awfully cold for May.
Context #2 | Adjective

very bad or unpleasant

Extremely bad or unpleasant. Of a very poor standard or quality.

Synonyms

dreadful, horrible, terrible

Examples of usage

  • The food at that restaurant was awfully salty.
  • She was in an awfully difficult situation.

Translations

Translations of the word "awfully" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น terrivelmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคฏเคพเคจเค• เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schrecklich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sangat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะฐั…ะปะธะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ strasznie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฒใฉใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท terriblement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ terriblemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท korkunรง

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋”์ฐํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ straลกnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ straลกne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้žๅธธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ grozno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hrรฆรฐilega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€า›ั‹ะฝั‹ัˆั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒจแƒ˜แƒœแƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™hลŸษ™tli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ terriblemente

Etymology

The word 'awfully' originated from the Middle English word 'awful' which meant 'full of awe' or 'inspiring awe'. Over time, the meaning shifted to convey a sense of extreme negativity or unpleasantness. The adverbial form 'awfully' came into use to intensify the negative quality of something. It has been used in English language to emphasize the severity of a situation or the intensity of a feeling.

See also: awful, awfulness.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,232, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.