Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: awfully
IPA transcription: ['ɔfəli]
r meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: terribly, awfully, awful, frightfully
    Meaning: used as intensifiers; "terribly interesting"; "I'm awful sorry"
Usage examples
  • I'm awfully tired."
  • "I'm awfully fond of it.
  • But they are awfully jolly.
  • "That is awfully kind of her.
  • He's getting awfully strict!"
  • Nora's grandchildren are awfully good fun.
  • "You must be awfully hungry," said the boy.
  • "'I dare say she is--she's so awfully clever.
  • 'He did it awfully well,' said the crestfallen Rat.
  • "I know it's awfully hard to lose like a gentleman."