Definition
(that's) awfully (sad): (that's) terribly, very, exceptionally, extremely (sad)
(You sing) awfully!: (You sing) badly, horribly, terribly!
awful: very bad, horrible, terrible
Pronunciation examples
UK: I am awfully sorry but I've just eaten all the pies.
US: He was behaving awfully, so I sent him to his room.
- "You're awfully indecisive lately."
- "Moira : It's awfully noisy João, what's happening?"
- "Bruno : Well, gee, Brian that sounds awfully complicated."
- "Brian : I'm awfully sorry, Icarus."
- "Moira : My, that all sounds awfully bloody."
- "I'm awfully sorry but your fishing hook appears to be caught in my lip."
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