Adverb
In an awful manner; in a manner to fill with terror or awe; fearfully; reverently.
Very; excessively.
Source: Webster's dictionaryIt is awfully important to know what is and what is not your business. Gertrude Stein
To die will be an awfully big adventure. J. M. Barrie
Someone who eats pancakes and jam can't be so awfully dangerous. You can talk to him. Tove Jansson
But, outside of being a sweet little girl, she was awfully dumb and capable of doing horrible things. Jack Kerouac
It always takes awfully long time to understand unbelievably simple things. Joe Chung
I don't quite jump for joy, but I am awfully glad to see him. Anne Bancroft