in senses 3 & 4 ˈȯflē or -li also -fəl-, in senses 1 & 2 ˈȯfəl- adverb
Etymology: Middle English, from awful + -ly
1. : in a manner that inspires awe
the drawing room in which New York's most chosen company was somewhat awfully assembled — Edith Wharton
2. archaic : with a feeling of awe
and timorous passed and awfully withdrew — Alexander Pope
3. : in an unpleasant, disagreeable, or objectionable manner — often a generalized expression of disapproval
he of the red nightcap now commenced snoring awfully — George Borrow
4. : exceedingly , extremely , very — an intensive
an awfully hard rain
thanks awfully