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Meaning
Adj
●
In Fear:
Full of
fright
, whether
Afraid, frightened.
●
Full of
fright
, whether
Timid,
fearful
,
easily
frightened.
●
Full of something
causing
fright
, whether
Genuinely
horrific
,
awful
, or alarming.
●
Full of something
causing
fright
, whether
Unpleasant,
dreadful
,
awful
(also used as an intensifier).
Adv
●
Frightfully; very.
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Origin
frightful
English
frightful
Middle English (1100-1500)
forhtful
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Frightening
Bad
Frightfull
Horrible
Horrid
Horrific
Terrible
Spooky
Hideous
Alarming
Dreadful
Appalling
Related
Grotesque
Terrifying
Wretched
Ghastly
Nightmarish
Monstrous
Perilous
Scary
Grim
Ghoulish
Horrifying
Awful
Startling
Sorrowful
Treacherous
Gruesome
Horrendous
Tragic
Harrowing
Disquieting
Loathsome
Disturbing
Dangerous
Brutal
Grisly
Strange
Sad
Devilish
Cruel
Diabolical
Harsh
Unpleasant
Painful
Sickening
Foreboding
Haunting
Disgusting
Fearful
Shocking
Shameful
Unsettling
Unimaginable
Deplorable
Demonic
Pitiable
Savage
Ominous
Dreary
Deadly
Troublesome
Hurtful
Outrageous
Vicious
Devastating
Barbarous
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