fearfully

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Etymology

From fearful + -ly.

Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /ˈfɪɹfəli/
• (RP) IPA: /ˈfɪəfəli/

Adverb

fearfully

1. In a fearful manner; characterized by fear.

   I stepped fearfully into the pitch-dark cave.

2. (UK, dated) very; very much.

   He's a fearfully good striker.

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