Definition of "awfully"

awfully

/ˈɔːfʊli/

adverb
comparative more awfully, superlative most awfully
1. Badly, terribly.
2. (not comparable) Very; exceedingly; extremely; excessively.
  Quotations
  It was wondrous. 'I'm awfully glad I came now,' his thought ran; 'I'm managing it rather well.'
  1912, Arnold Bennett, The Grim Smile of the Five Towns‎
  It’s awfully considerate of you to think of me here / And I’m most obliged to you for making it clear that I’m not here
  1968, Syd Barrett (lyrics and music), “Jugband Blues”, in A Saucerful of Secrets, performed by Pink Floyd
3. (archaic) In a manner inspiring awe.
4. (archaic) Reverently.
5. (obsolete) Fearfully.
  Quotations
  I returned to the inn yard, and, impressed by my remembrance of the face, looked awfully around for it. It was not there.
  1849 May – 1850 November, Charles Dickens, The Personal History of David Copperfield, London: Bradbury & Evans, […], published 1850