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Definition of fearfully adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

fearfully

adverb
 
/ˈfɪəfəli/
 
/ˈfɪrfəli/
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  1. (formal) in a way that shows somebody is nervous or afraid
    • We watched fearfully.
  2. fearfully difficult/expensive/loud, etc. (old-fashioned, informal) extremely difficult/expensive/loud, etc.
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