Fearfully
/ˈfɪɹfəli/ adv
adv ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In a fearful manner; characterized by fear.
"I stepped fearfully into the pitch-dark cave."
- 2 very; very much. UK, dated
"He's a fearfully good striker."
Adverb
- 1 in fear wordnet
- 2 in a fearful manner wordnet
Example
More examples"This club is fearfully dull. The dance floor is empty and the smoking patio is packed."
Etymology
From fearful + -ly.