fearfully

/ˈfɪrfəli/
adverb
  1. In a way that shows fear or anxiety.
    • He spoke fearfully about the upcoming exam.
    • She looked fearfully over her shoulder as she walked through the dark alley.
    • The dog whimpered fearfully during the thunderstorm.
  2. Used to emphasize something is very great or extreme; extremely.
    • I'm fearfully sorry for the mistake I made.
    • The cost of the repairs was fearfully high.
    • The room was fearfully hot, with no air conditioning.
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