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   Fright·ful

   /ˈfrītf(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. very unpleasant, serious, or shocking: British "there's been a frightful accident" Similar horriblegruesomegrislyghastlyhideousgrimrevoltingrepulsivedisgustinghorrendousgrievousdreadfulterriblenastydireunspeakablealarmingshockingterrifyingharrowingappallingdauntingunnervingfearfulfearsomeinformal:horridbeastlyarchaic, humorous:parlousOpposite mild
   • ▪ used for emphasis, especially of something bad: British "her hair was a frightful mess" Similar awfulvery badterribledreadfulappallingghastlynastyabominableunpleasantdisagreeablelamentabledeplorableinsufferableunbearableannoyingirritatinginformal:beastlygodawfulOpposite pleasant

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   • 1. frightfulness noun

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   1. : causing intense fear or alarm : terrifying. 2. : startling especially in being bad or objectionable. a frightful novel. 3. : extreme. frightful thirst. frightfully.

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   FRIGHTFUL definition: 1. used to emphasize what you are saying, especially how bad something is: 2. used to emphasize…. Learn more.

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   Frightful definition: such as to cause fright; dreadful, terrible, or alarming. See examples of FRIGHTFUL used in a sentence.

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   FRIGHTFUL meaning: 1. used to emphasize what you are saying, especially how bad something is: 2. used to emphasize…. Learn more.

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   Jun 1, 2024 · 1. such as to cause fright; dreadful, terrible, or alarming. A frightful howl woke us. 2. horrible, shocking, or revolting. The storm did frightful damage. 3. informal. unpleasant; disagreeable. We had a frightful time.

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   extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact. “in a frightful hurry”. “spent a frightful amount of money”. synonyms: awful, terrible, tremendous. extraordinary. beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFRIGHTFUL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Jun 1, 2024 · Frightful is used to emphasize the extent or degree of something, usually something bad. [informal, old-fashioned, emphasis] He got himself into a frightful muddle. What frightful gossips people are, even one's best friends. Synonyms: dreadful, great, terrible, extreme More Synonyms of frightful.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionfrightful adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   very serious or unpleasant synonym awful, terrible. Definition of frightful adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Frightful definition: such as to cause fright; dreadful, terrible, or alarming. See examples of FRIGHTFUL used in a sentence.

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