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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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   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.

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

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.

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   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;...

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

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   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.