Vocabulary Entry

awfully

|adverb • adjective

adverb

In a manner that is extremely bad or unpleasant.

Example Sentences

"The movie was awfully boring, and I couldn't stay awake."

"She performed awfully on the test and was disappointed with her grade."

"The weather is awfully cold today; I wish I had dressed warmer."

adjective

Example Sentences

"His awfully rude behavior surprised everyone at the party."

"The team's awfully poor performance led to their elimination."

"It was an awfully long journey, but we finally reached our destination."