Meanings
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1
adv
in an alarming manner
They were fearfully attacked.
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2
adv
In a fearful manner; characterized by fear.
I stepped fearfully into the pitch-dark cave.
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3
adv
very; very much.
He's a fearfully good striker.
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4
adv
in fear, 'she hurried down the stairs fearfully'
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Derived forms
unfearfully
Etymology
From fearful + -ly.