awfully
/ˈɑf li/
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Definition(s):
- (adv) used as intensifiers
- (adv) of a dreadful kind
- (adv) in a terrible manner
Synonym(s)
Usage(s):
- It's been an awfully long time since NASA's manned space program had a truly good idea.
- Design and assemble that DNA the way a software designer writes code, and you come awfully close to inventing a living thing.
- It turns out, Marita is not only a woman but an awfully pretty one, who seemed to have a full life, just as she did on Second Life.
Quotes
- "I'm very happy to shoot that and to have that be the lead is awfully nice," Woods said after posting an 8-under 132 halfway total, one shot better than Irishman Padraig Harrington (66) on a day when the cream rose quickly to the top.on Nov 16, 2006 By: Tiger Wood Source: ESPN
- "I'm there now, but I have to prove that I deserve to be there," Kerr said. "So there is still a lot of work ahead. But it feels awfully good right now."on Jun 27, 2010 By: Cristie Kerr Source: AFP
- "Pete was a second father to both Jerry and myself," said Knight, who won three NCAA titles at Indiana. "I think while we're awfully saddened by the passing, I think we can both feel good about the relationship we had with the basketball...on Nov 17, 2008 By: Bob Knight Source: San Jose Mercury News
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