Terribly vs. Awfully — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Terribly and Awfully
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Terribly
In a terrible manner
Terribly wounded.
Awfully
Extremely bad or unpleasant; terrible
Had an awful day at the office.
Terribly
Extremely; very I'm terribly sorry.
Awfully
Commanding awe
"this sea, whose gently awful stirrings seem to speak of some hidden soul beneath" (Herman Melville).
Terribly
To a great extent; very much
Would you mind terribly if I opened the window?.
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Awfully
Filled with or displaying great reverence.
Terribly
So as to cause terror or awe.
The lion roared terribly.
Awfully
(Obsolete) Afraid.
Terribly
Very; extremely.
He's terribly busy and you really shouldn't bother him.
Awfully
Formidable in nature or extent
An awful burden.
An awful risk.
Terribly
Very badly.
She took part in the karaoke, but sang terribly.
Awfully
Extremely; very
Was awful sick.
Terribly
Used as intensifiers;
Terribly interesting
I'm awful sorry
Awfully
Badly, terribly.
She led after the swiming and cycling, but ran awfully and came in fourth.
Terribly
In a terrible manner;
She sings terribly
Awfully
(not comparable) Very; exceedingly; extremely; excessively.
Awfully
(archaic) In a manner inspiring awe.
Awfully
(archaic) Reverently.
Awfully
(obsolete) Fearfully.
Awfully
In an awful manner; in a manner to fill with terror or awe; fearfully; reverently.
Awfully
Very; excessively.
Awfully
Used as intensifiers;
Terribly interesting
I'm awful sorry
Awfully
Of a dreadful kind;
There was a dreadfully bloody accident on the road this morning
Awfully
In a terrible manner;
She sings terribly
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