fearfully

• Adverbio que significa «de manera que muestra miedo o aprensión» o, en uso obsoleto o literario, «extremadamente» o «en gran medida» (por ejemplo, «terriblemente bien»). Describe acciones realizadas con ansiedad o temor.

An adverb meaning "in a manner showing fear or apprehension" or, in older or literary usage, "extremely" or "very much" (e.g., 'fearfully good'). It describes actions performed with anxiety or dread.

1. In a frightened mannerB1formal

   In a way that shows fear or anxiety.

   con miedo

   • She looked around fearfully in the dark room.
   • The child spoke fearfully about the storm.
   • He fearfully approached the edge of the cliff.

   Sinónimosanxiouslyapprehensivelynervouslytimidlytimorouslytremulouslyuneasily

   Antónimosboldlybravelycourageouslyfearlessly

2. Extremely or very muchB2informalbritish

   Used as an intensifier to mean 'very' or 'extremely'.

   extremadamente, terriblemente

   • I'm fearfully sorry for the mistake.
   • The weather is fearfully cold today.
   • She was fearfully tired after the long journey.

   Sinónimosawfullydesperatelydreadfullyexceedinglyextremelyfrightfullyhorriblyterriblyvery