[Vocabulary] (I am) awfully (sorry)

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thedaffodils

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Hi,

In House of Cards, an American TV drama, a dog was killed by a car. And the driver run away.

The owner of the dog and his friend Frank saw the dead dog. Frank said, "I am awfully sorry".


I think "awfully" stresses the unpleasant feeling, comparing "very" if Frank said, "I am very sorry". Am I right?

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Yes or "extremely sorry".
 

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I mean "awfully" sounds stronger than "very". Am I correct?

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A bit. It is difficult to grade these things.
 
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