fearfully
gb/fˈɛɹfəli/ us/fˈɛɹfəli/
B2
Inglés
~ 8300
félve, rettenetesen, áhítattal, istenfélelemmel
B2
1
félve
A2
Patrón de uso:
[someone] [verb] fearfully
She glanced fearfully over her shoulder, sure that someone was following her.
Félve pillantott hátra a válla fölött, mert biztos volt benne, hogy valaki követi.
The child clung to his mother and stared fearfully at the barking dog.
A gyerek az anyjába kapaszkodott, és félve bámulta az ugató kutyát.
He waited fearfully for the doctor to give him the test results.
They walked fearfully through the dark, empty house, jumping at every sound.
The soldier listened fearfully to the bombs exploding in the distance.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The little boy looked fearfully at the big dog.
A kisfiú félve nézett a nagy kutyára.
She opened the door fearfully because she heard a strange noise.
Félve nyitotta ki az ajtót, mert furcsa zajt hallott.
He waited fearfully for his exam score.
The woman spoke fearfully about the war.
The student walked fearfully into the principal’s office.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say *"afraidly"* instead of "fearfully" (e.g., *"She looked afraidly at him"*). The correct adverb is "fearfully" or more commonly "with fear" or "in fear" ("She looked fearfully at him" / "She looked at him with fear").
Significado
in a way that shows fear
Colocaciones
look fearfully
|whisper fearfully
|ask fearfully
|back away fearfully
|tremble fearfully
Sinónimos
nervously (Often suggests general worry or shyness, while "fearfully" suggests stronger fear or a sense of danger.)
Antónimos
confidently (Shows calm belief in oneself or in the situation, the opposite of acting with fear.)
Temas
emotions
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definición
In a way that shows you are very afraid or worried about something bad that might happen.
In a manner that clearly shows fear, anxiety, or being afraid of possible danger or harm.
C1
LITERARY
2
rettenetesen
B1
Patrón de uso:
fearfully [adjective]
The wind outside was fearfully strong, shaking the windows in their frames.
Odakint rettenetesen erős volt a szél, rázta az ablakokat a tokjukban.
Rent in the city has become fearfully expensive for young people.
A városban a lakbér rettenetesen drága lett a fiataloknak.
I felt fearfully foolish after realizing my mistake.
The instructions were fearfully complicated for a beginner.
She was fearfully tired after working three nights in a row.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
It was fearfully cold that night.
Azon az éjszakán rettenetesen hideg volt.
This book is fearfully long for me.
Ez a könyv nekem rettenetesen hosszú.
The test was fearfully difficult.
He is fearfully busy this week.
They were fearfully late for the meeting.
Error frecuente:
Learners may think "fearfully" always describes feeling afraid. In this literary use, it is an intensifier meaning "very" or "extremely", especially before negative adjectives ("fearfully cold", "fearfully expensive"). It does not mean that someone feels fear in these sentences.
Significado
to a very great degree
Colocaciones
fearfully cold
|fearfully expensive
|fearfully complicated
|fearfully sorry
|fearfully dangerous
Sinónimos
terribly (More common in modern English as an intensifier; can sound less formal and more conversational than "fearfully".)
Antónimos
slightly (Describes a small degree, the opposite of the very strong degree expressed by "fearfully".)
Temas
evaluation
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Very; extremely, usually before a negative or serious word like "cold" or "sorry".
To a very great, often unpleasant or negative degree; very or extremely.
C2
LITERARY
3
áhítattal
C1
Patrón de uso:
[someone] [verb] fearfully [before God/in the presence of God]
They spoke fearfully of God’s power and justice.
Isten hatalmáról és igazságosságáról áhítattal beszéltek.
The text says that humans are "fearfully and wonderfully made," suggesting a creation that inspires awe.
A szöveg szerint az ember „áhítatot keltő és csodálatos módon” lett megalkotva, ami csodálatot ébresztő teremtésre utal.
In that tradition, people are taught to walk fearfully before God, with humility and respect.
He bowed his head fearfully as the choir began to sing.
The pilgrims entered the ancient temple fearfully, aware of its sacred history.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The people prayed fearfully in the old church.
Az emberek áhítattal imádkoztak a régi templomban.
She spoke fearfully about God’s great power.
Áhítattal beszélt Isten nagy hatalmáról.
They entered the holy place fearfully and quietly.
The writer says that we are fearfully and wonderfully made by God.
He lived fearfully before God, with deep respect.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this sense with simple terror. In religious or literary English, "fearfully" can mean with reverent awe, not just physical fear or panic.
Significado
with reverent awe or respect
Colocaciones
fearfully and wonderfully made
|walk fearfully before God
|serve God fearfully
Sinónimos
reverently (Focuses on deep respect; "fearfully" in this sense adds a feeling of awe and smallness before something holy or powerful.)
Antónimos
disrespectfully (Shows lack of respect or awe, the opposite of acting with reverent fear.)
Temas
religion
|emotions
Definición
In a way that shows very deep respect and awe, especially toward God.
In a manner that expresses or involves deep reverent awe, especially in a religious context toward God or the divine.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
fearfully
AFI
GB/fˈɛɹfəli/
US/fˈɛɹfəli/
Sílabas y acento
fear - fully (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (fear)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: fearfully
- Plural: fearfullies
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
fearfully and wonderfully made
1/fˈɛɹfəli ˈænd wˈʌndɚfli mˈeɪd/
fixed phrase
literary
created in an awe‑inspiring way
Made by God in a way that is very special, complex, and amazing, so that people feel respect and wonder.
Ejemplos
- The pastor reminded the congregation that they are fearfully and wonderfully made, each with unique gifts.
- The phrase "fearfully and wonderfully made" is often used to express the idea that every human life has great value.
- She wrote in her journal that her child was "fearfully and wonderfully made," quoting the Bible.