awfully meaning

UK /ˈɔːfli/ US /ˈɑfli/ 2 syllables

awfully (adverb): used as intensifiers.

awfully has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

awfully as an adverb

  1. used as intensifiers
    • terribly interesting
    • I'm awful sorry

    Synonyms: terribly, awful, frightfully

  2. of a dreadful kind
    • there was a dreadfully bloody accident on the road this morning

    Synonyms: dreadfully, horribly

    Related forms: awful

  3. 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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