awfully

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very or extremely, when used before an adjective or adverb:

It's an awfully long time since we last saw each other.

I'm awfully sorry, but we've forgotten to reserve you a table.

extremely badly:

England played awfully throughout the game.

very or extremely:

Your fever is awfully high – I think we’d better call a doctor.

I’m awfully sorry, but there are no rooms in the hotel available right now.

We were awfully pleased when our daughter was named the best student in her class.