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- Dictionaryfright·ful/ˈfrītf(ə)l/
adjective
- 1. very unpleasant, serious, or shocking: British "there's been a frightful accident" Similar Opposite
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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.
The meaning of FRIGHTFUL is causing intense fear or alarm : terrifying. How to use frightful in a sentence.
Synonyms for FRIGHTFUL: terrifying, formidable, frightening, scary, horrible, terrible, intimidating, dread; Antonyms of FRIGHTFUL: comforting, reassuring, soothing, relaxing, calming, inviting, tranquilizing, consoling.
Frightful definition: such as to cause fright; dreadful, terrible, or alarming. See examples of FRIGHTFUL used in a sentence.
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 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.
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.
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.
very serious or unpleasant synonym awful, terrible. Check pronunciation: frightful. Definition of frightful adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
