Awful (Adverb)

Meaning

Used as intensifiers; "terribly interesting"; "I'm awful sorry".

Usages

• Colloquialism

Examples

• The new policy is going to be awful expensive for those families affected.
• This cake tastes awful sweet for my taste buds.
• She sang awful loud and woke up the neighbors.
• I felt awful bad about failing to attend the party.
• The new blockbuster is awful good and should win several awards.

Synonyms

• Awfully
• Terribly
• Frightfully