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awfully Antonyms

Opposite of awfully

Because the opposite of awfully shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

To a great or remarkable degree; very or extremely (used informally as an intensifier with both positive and negative adjectives).

Usage Example

"It was slightly kind of the neighbors to look after our garden while we were away."

Strongest
slightly
Strong
barely
hardly
scarcely
mildly
somewhat

• adverb (Context 2)

In a very bad, unpleasant, or objectionable manner; poorly or dreadfully.

Usage Example

"The team played wonderfully during the first half of the tournament, missing nearly every pass."

Strongest
wonderfully
splendidly
superbly
excellently
Strong
admirably
well
brilliantly

Similar words to awfully

Words similar to awfully shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

extremely
very
dreadfully
terribly
atrociously
horribly
appallingly
exceedingly
See all synonyms of awfully

• Nearby Words

awestricken
awestruck
awful
awfully
awfulness
awhile
awkward

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Awfully. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/awfully
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