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    frightfully
    /ˈfrʌɪtfʊli/

    adverb

    • 1. very (used for emphasis): dated "it was frightfully hot"

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

    adverb. old-fashioned informal uk / ˈfraɪt.f ə l.i / us / ˈfraɪt.f ə l.i / Add to word list. very: I'm frightfully sorry about the noise last night. Synonyms. awfully. terribly. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Linguistics: very & extreme. abjectly. absolutely. abundantly clear. beyond. biblical. downright. extraordinarily. extremely.

  3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFRIGHTFULLY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    FRIGHTFULLY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary. Summary Definitions Synonyms Pronunciation Collocations Conjugations Sentences Grammar. Definition of 'frightfully' Word Frequency. frightfully in British English. (ˈfraɪtfəlɪ ) adverb. ( intensifier) I'm frightfully glad. Collins English Dictionary.

  4. www.thefreedictionary.com › frightfullyFrightfully - definition of frightfully by The Free Dictionary

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

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › frightfullyˈFRIGHTFULLY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    ˈfrightfully definition: (intensifier). See examples of ˈFRIGHTFULLY used in a sentence.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › frightfullyfrightfully adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Definition of frightfully adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFRIGHTFULLY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Frightfully is an old-fashioned informal adverb that means very. It can be used to express apology, admiration, surprise or fear. See synonyms, pronunciation and usage examples from various sources.

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

    Frightful means causing intense fear or alarm, startling, or extreme. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for frightful.