fearfully

Definitions

In a manner showing or feeling fear, anxiety, or apprehension.

To an intense or alarming degree; dreadfully.

In a way that inspires reverence or awe.

Examples

The small child looked fearfully at the dark, shadows stretching across the bedroom wall.

She waited fearfully for the results of the medical examination to be announced.

The stray dog cowered fearfully as the loud thunder rumbled overhead.

Synonyms

timidly anxiously nervously apprehensively frightenedly tremblingly cautiously

Antonyms

boldly bravely confidently fearlessly courageously dauntlessly valiantly