AWFULLY


Meaning of AWFULLY in English

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

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.