Awfully and Really

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Awfully adverb - To a great degree.

Usage example: I'm awfully sorry

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Really is a synonym for awfully in very topic. In some cases you can use "Really" instead the word "Awfully" as an adverb or an adjective.

Nearby Word: awful

Really adverb - To a great degree.

Usage example: really tired after staying up all night

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Awfully is a synonym for really in very topic. You can use "Awfully" instead the word "Really" as an adverb or an adjective.

Nearby Words: realize, real, reality, realistic, realization

Celestia's intervention right when her student's magic has gotten really out of control is awfully reminiscent of Yen Sid's saving Mickey from the enchanted brooms in "The Sorcerer's Apprentice".

Source: Shout Out / My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic
Self-deprecation is a trademark of the British, and we're awfully sorry for that, it really is a nuisance.

Source: Self Deprecation / Real Life
Fluttershy: Not really, in fact, I think I'm awfully lucky to have friends who want me to be the best that I can be!

Source: Immune to Mind Control

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