B2adverbinformallanguage
US/ˈɑː.fəl.i/
UK/ˈɔː.fəl.i/
very or extremely; also very badly
In context
It's awfully kind of you to help me move.
The house is awfully quiet without the kids.
I'm awfully sorry, I didn't see you there.
Words that go with awfully
adverb + adjective
- awfully kindThat's awfully kind of you.
- awfully sorryI'm awfully sorry for the delay.
- awfully quietYou've been awfully quiet today.
- awfully longIt's taking an awfully long time.
- awfully goodShe's awfully good at maths.