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awful vs awfully

awfully vs awful

awful is an adjective but awfully is not an adjective.

awful and awfully both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
awful No Yes No Yes
awfully No No No Yes
As adverbs, awful and awfully are synonyms defined as:
  • awful and awfully: used as intensifiers
Other synonyms of awful include frightfully, terribly.
awful (adjective) awfully (adjective)
offensive or even (of persons) malicious
causing fear or dread or terror
exceptionally bad or displeasing
extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact
inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
awful (adverb) awfully (adverb)
used as intensifiers used as intensifiers
of a dreadful kind
in a terrible manner
Difference between awful and awfully

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