aw
fully
1
to a very great or extreme extent or degree
- The weather turned awfully cold overnight.
- The news about the accident was awfully distressing.
- The workload for the project became awfully overwhelming.
- The noise from the construction site was awfully disruptive.
- The delay in the flight was awfully inconvenient for the passengers.
2
in a very bad, unpleasant, or unfortunate way
- He behaved awfully toward his coworkers.
- The children were awfully treated at the orphanage.
- I slept awfully last night, barely a wink.
- She felt awfully sick after the boat ride.
- The roads were awfully maintained after the storm.
3
in a way that shows or evokes awe or dread
- She looked awfully at the sacred relic.
- The prophet spoke awfully, warning of doom.
- He listened awfully as the old tale unfolded.
- Thunder rolled awfully across the valley.
- They bowed awfully before the king.
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