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fearsomely

/ˈfɪr.səm.li/
fear · some · ly

Adjective:fearsome
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• adverb

1

To an extreme, daunting, or formidable degree; intensely.

Example

"The graduate-level mathematics exam proved to be fearsomely difficult for most of the students."


2

In a manner that causes fear, terror, or intimidation; frighteningly.

Example

"The great horned owl stared fearsomely from its perch in the ancient oak tree."

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