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ˈawesomely, adv.
[f. prec. + -ly2.]
In an awesome manner, with awe or profound reverence. Also in weakened sense, as an intensifier. colloq.
1884Browning in Shaks. Show-Bk. 1 We voice the other name [sc. Shakespeare's] Awesomely, lovingly. 1973Daily Tel. (Colour Suppl.) 15 June 7/3 Turner in a long and awesomely prolific career never ceased to observe and comment on nature. 1977Washington Post 27 Nov. k1 He can be awesomely arrogant sometimes. 1979N. & Q. Feb. 48/1 That awesomely large body of anonymously published tales. 1986Washington Post 17 Jan. a10/1 ‘Laundresses Carrying Linen in Town’, an awesomely successful sketch,..also by Degas. |