fearfully — English Dictionary

Adverb

1. In a fearful manner; characterized by fear.

   Examples

   I stepped fearfully into the pitch-dark cave.

2. very; very much.

   Usage

   • UK usage
   • Dated

   Examples

   He's a fearfully good striker.

   More examples (1)

   Remember, when a horse is on its side the kicking-strap is useless, and the breechen nearly so, to prevent the swing of its hind legs; your aim is to get it away from the steps or wheel-plate of the trap, which, in its struggles, may cut its legs fearfully.

Adverb

1. in fear

   Antonyms

   fearlessly

   Examples

   she hurried down the stairs fearfully

2. in a fearful manner

   Examples

   they were fearfully attacked