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fearfully

/ˈfɪr.fəl.i/
fear · ful · ly
Adjective:fearful
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• adverb

1

In a manner that shows or is caused by fear, anxiety, or apprehension.

Example

"The lost puppy looked around fearfully as the thunderstorm grew louder."

2

To an extreme, unpleasant, or alarming degree; exceedingly.

Example

"The mountain pass was fearfully cold during the middle of winter."

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• Rhymes for fearfully

• Nearby Words

feae viper
fear
fearful
fearfully
fearfulness
fearless
fearlessly

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fearfully. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fearfully
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