fearfully
/ˈfɪrfəli/
adverb
- 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.
- 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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