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   frightful

   /ˈfrʌɪtf(ʊ)l/

   adjective

   • 1. very unpleasant, serious, or shocking: British "there's been a most 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. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › frightfulFrightful Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of FRIGHTFUL is causing intense fear or alarm : terrifying. How to use frightful in a sentence.

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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.

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

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

6. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › frightfulFRIGHTFUL Synonyms: 168 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

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   Synonyms for FRIGHTFUL: terrifying, formidable, frightening, scary, horrible, terrible, intimidating, dread; Antonyms of FRIGHTFUL: comforting, reassuring, soothing, relaxing, calming, inviting, tranquilizing, consoling.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfrightful 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.

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › frightful_adjfrightful, adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective frightful, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › frightfulFrightful - definition of frightful by The Free Dictionary

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   adj. 1. Causing disgust or shock; horrifying. 2. Causing fright; terrifying. 3. Informal. a. Excessive; extreme: a frightful liar. b. Disagreeable; distressing: frightful weather. fright′ful·ly adv. fright′ful·ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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

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    Sep 27, 2024 · 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). Francis Urquhart: What a frightful little man.

11. 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.