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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

    Frightfully is an old-fashioned informal adverb that means very. It is often used to express apology, surprise, or exaggeration. See how to use it in sentences and synonyms.

  3. 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;...

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

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the adverb 'frightfully' in British English. See examples of 'frightfully' in sentences and synonyms of 'frightfully'.

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

    Learn the meaning and usage of the adverb ˈfrightfully, which can express intensity or surprise. See sentences from various sources that illustrate how to use ˈfrightfully in different contexts.

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

    Meaning of frightfully in English. frightfully. adverb. old-fashioned informal us / ˈfraɪt.f ə l.i / uk / 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.

  7. 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.

  8. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › frightfullyFRIGHTFULLY Synonyms: 138 Similar and Opposite Words -...

    Synonyms for FRIGHTFULLY: extremely, very, terribly, incredibly, too, highly, damned, badly; Antonyms of FRIGHTFULLY: somewhat, slightly, little, nominally, negligibly, just, scarcely, hardly.