/aw"feuh lee, awf"lee/ , adv.
1. very; extremely: That was awfully nice of you. He's awfully slow.
2. in a manner provoking censure, disapproval, or the like: She behaved awfully all evening.
3. Archaic.
a. in a manner inspiring awe: shouting awfully the dreaded curse.
b. in a manner expressing awe: to stare awfully.
[ 1350-1400; ME auefulli; see AWFUL, -LY ]
Usage . See awful .