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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFRIGHTFUL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   used to emphasize what you are saying, especially how bad something is: The weather outside was frightful. Of course the cleaning is a frightful bore. Synonyms. atrocious (VERY BAD) horrible. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. bad weather, conditions, situations, etc. bad If the weather is bad, we'll have to find something else to do.

3. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › frightfulfrightful - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Nov 15, 2023 · frightful ( comparative more frightful, superlative most frightful) Afraid, frightened . Quiles ðis daiȝes for ben gliden. Timid, fearful, easily frightened . See how the frightful herds run from the wood. Genuinely horrific, awful, or alarming. ( hyperbolic) Unpleasant, dreadful, awful ( also used as an intensifier ).

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

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   4 days ago · 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.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › frightfulFrightful - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   having undesirable or negative qualities. adjective. 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.

6. 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.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryFRIGHTFUL definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   3 days ago · 1. adjective. Frightful means very bad or unpleasant. [old-fashioned] My father was unable to talk about the war, it was so frightful. 2. adjective [ADJ n] 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.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › frightfulfrightful | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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