Fearfully: meaning, definitions and examples
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fearfully
[ หfษชษrfสli ]
used to describe an action
In a fearful manner; showing fear or anxiety.
Synonyms
anxiously, apprehensively, nervously.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| fearfully |
See above. |
| anxiously |
Suitable for situations involving a mix of worry and eagerness, often related to waiting for something important.
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| nervously |
Use in situations where someone is uneasy or jittery, often with visible signs of nervousness like fidgeting or stammering.
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| apprehensively |
Best used when someone is approaching a situation with a mild to moderate level of fear or unease, often related to uncertainty.
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Examples of usage
- She looked fearfully at the dark shadows.
- He hesitated fearfully before opening the door.
Translations
Translations of the word "fearfully" in other languages:
๐ต๐น temerosamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเคฏเคญเฅเคค เคนเฅเคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช รคngstlich
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan takut
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะฐั ะปะธะฒะพ
๐ต๐ฑ bojaลบliwie
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใใฆ
๐ซ๐ท craintivement
๐ช๐ธ temerosamente
๐น๐ท korkarak
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฒ์ ์ง๋ ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฎูู
๐จ๐ฟ bojรกcnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ bojazlivo
๐จ๐ณ ๅฎณๆๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ bojeฤe
๐ฎ๐ธ meรฐ รณtta
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพัาัะฝััะฟะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแจแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qorxaraq
๐ฒ๐ฝ con temor
Etymology
The adverb 'fearfully' is derived from the adjective 'fearful', which dates back to the 12th century. Both words have roots in Old English and have evolved over time to convey the sense of being full of fear or anxiety. 'Fearfully' is commonly used in literature and everyday language to emphasize the level of fear or anxiety in a particular situation.
See also: fear, feared, fearful, fearfulness, fearless, fearlessly, fearlessness.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #18,443, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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