awfully meaning
UK /ˈɔːfli/ US /ˈɑfli/ 2 syllables
awfully (adverb): used as intensifiers.
awfully has 3 meanings in this dictionary.
awfully as an adverb
- used as intensifiers
- terribly interesting
- I'm awful sorry
Synonyms: terribly, awful, frightfully
- of a dreadful kind
- there was a dreadfully bloody accident on the road this morning
Synonyms: dreadfully, horribly
Related forms: awful
- in a terrible manner
- she sings terribly
Synonyms: terribly, atrociously, abominably, abysmally, rottenly
Related forms: awful
How to pronounce awfully
awfully is pronounced /ˈɔːfli/ in British English and /ˈɑfli/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Scrabble score: 16 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with AW · words ending in LY · 7-letter words
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