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frightful
adjective fright·ful \ˈfrīt-fəl\
: causing fear
: very bad or shocking
: very strong
Full Definition of FRIGHTFUL
1
: causing intense fear or alarm : terrifying
2
: startling especially in being bad or objectionable <a frightful novel>
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First Known Use of FRIGHTFUL
1607
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- Synonyms
- alarming, dire, direful, dread, dreadful, fearsome, forbidding, formidable, frightening, fearful, ghastly, hair-raising, horrendous, horrible, horrifying, intimidating, redoubtable, scary, shocking, spine-chilling, terrible, terrifying
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frightful
adjective fright·ful \ˈfrīt-fəl\
Definition of FRIGHTFUL for Kids
1
: causing fear or alarm <a frightful scream>
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