awfully UK /ˈɔː.fʊ.li/US /ˈɔ.f(ə.)li/ adverb5 •veryIt was wondrous. 'I'm awfully glad I came now,' his thought ran; 'I'm managing it rather well.' — 1912 •Badly, terribly.She led after the swimming and cycling, but ran awfully and came in fourth. •(no longer used) In a manner inspiring awe. •(no longer used) Reverently. •(no longer used) Fearfully.I returned to the inn yard, and, impressed by my remembrance of the face, looked awfully around for it. It was not there. — 1849 formsmore awfully · most awfully