fearfully

[ˈfɪr.fəl.i]

adverb

temerosa ou apavoradamente

1. in a way that shows fear or anxiety

She looked fearfully at the dark forest.

Ela olhou temerosa para a floresta escura.

2. in a way that is extremely unpleasant or bad (British informal)

The weather was fearfully cold that winter.

O tempo estava terrivelmente frio naquele inverno.

3. with great concern or worry

He fearfully awaited the test results.

Ele aguardava ansiosamente os resultados do teste.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

temerosa, apavoradamente, com medo

Most common usage in everyday speech

Portugal

temerosa, medrosa, apavoradamente

Often used with slightly more formal connotations

General Brazilian

terrivelmente, horrivelmente

When meaning extremely bad or unpleasant

fearfully and wonderfully made

shake fearfully

look fearfully over one's shoulder

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