awfully long

Frequency: 8.126.3 per million words

Used to emphasize a great duration or length.

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Examples (20)

  • The meeting seemed to drag on for an awfully long time.
  • The journey felt awfully long because of the traffic.
  • We stood in an awfully long line at the post office.
  • Her presentation was awfully long, covering too many details.
  • That film was awfully long, over three hours!
  • Waiting for the results seemed awfully long to everyone.
  • It's been an awfully long day, and I just want to relax.
  • They had an awfully long discussion about the project changes.
  • His explanation was awfully long and confusing.
  • It's been an awfully long time since we last met.
  • The drive to the coast felt awfully long with the kids in the car.
  • The queue for the concert was awfully long, stretching around the block.
  • She has an awfully long list of chores to complete this weekend.
  • He wrote an awfully long essay on a very simple topic.
  • The recovery process after the surgery is expected to be awfully long.
  • The winter nights can feel awfully long and dark.
  • There was an awfully long silence after he asked the question.
  • This book is awfully long, but it's very informative.
  • I haven't seen you in an awfully long time!
  • She found the silence awfully long after he left the room.