adverb
- very; extremely
- in a terrible or dreadful manner
Usage: informal
Examples
- It’s awfully cold outside today.
- She’s awfully good at playing the piano.
- The traffic was awfully heavy this morning.
- He behaved awfully at the dinner party.
- That’s an awfully nice dress you’re wearing.
- The team played awfully in the championship game.
- I’m awfully sorry for being late.