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awfully Synonyms

Another word for awfully

Choosing another word for awfully depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 very kind of the neighbors to look after our garden while we were away."

Strongest
very
extremely
terribly
exceedingly
Strong
immensely
tremendously
exceptionally
remarkably

• adverb (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
terribly
dreadfully
atrociously
horribly
appallingly
Strong
abysmally
poorly
badly
wretchedly

Opposites of awfully

The opposite of awfully shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

wonderfully
superbly
splendidly
slightly
excellently
hardly
barely
admirably
See all opposites of awfully

• Nearby Words

awestricken
awestruck
awful
awfully
awfulness
awhile
awkward

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