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    frightful
    /ˈfrʌɪtf(ʊ)l/

    adjective

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

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

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › frightfulFrightful Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › frightfulFRIGHTFUL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFRIGHTFUL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › frightfulfrightful adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    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 › dictionary › englishFRIGHTFUL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Jun 17, 2024 · (fraɪtfʊl ) 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 [ADJECTIVE noun] 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. www.thefreedictionary.com › frightfulFrightful - definition of frightful by The Free Dictionary

    Define frightful. frightful synonyms, frightful pronunciation, frightful translation, English dictionary definition of frightful. adj. 1. Causing disgust or shock; horrifying. 2. Causing fright; terrifying. 3. Informal a. Excessive; extreme: a frightful liar. b. Disagreeable;...

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

    Anything that makes you feel horrified is frightful, whether it's a frightful traffic accident on the highway or your brother's frightful new haircut.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishfrightful | meaning in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

    adjective. UK old-fashioned uk / ˈfraɪtf ə l / very bad: The house was in a frightful mess. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge. Learn the words you need to communicate with confidence. (Definition of frightful from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

  11. www.dictionary.com › browse › frightfulFRIGHTFUL Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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