awfully

Example Sentences

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“But so far nothing too creepy has happened. I mean, it’s awfully dark outside at night. No weird noises, though, aside from creaking, popping, and pipe gurgle.”

From Literature

It's an Old Firm derby, but not as we've known it for an awfully long time.

From BBC

The next visitor we had came awfully close to messing up everything.

From Literature

Life would be awfully grim and glum if I couldn’t laugh at myself.

From Literature

“We’re getting awfully close to the 11th hour when it comes to bargaining.”

From MarketWatch