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paurosamente

frighteningly

adverb pah-oo-roh-zah-MEN-teh Rare

Also means

terribly

Usage Note

Paurosamente derives from pauroso (frightening/fearful) and functions as an intensifier meaning 'to a frightening degree.' It often modifies adjectives or past participles: paurosamente alto (frightfully tall). It is distinct from pavidamente (timidly), which relates to being afraid rather than causing fear.

Examples

"La velocità era paurosamente alta."

Natural Translation

The speed was frighteningly high.

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