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   frightful

   /ˈfrʌɪtf(ʊ)l/

   adjective

   • 1. very unpleasant, serious, or shocking: British "there's been a most frightful accident" Similar horriblegruesomegrislyghastlyhideousgrimrevoltingrepulsivedisgustinghorrendousgrievousdreadfulterriblenastydireunspeakablealarmingshockingterrifyingharrowingappallingdauntingunnervingfearfulfearsomeinformal:horridbeastlyarchaic, humorous:parlousOpposite mild
   • ▪ used for emphasis, especially of something bad: British "her hair was a frightful mess" Similar awfulvery badterribledreadfulappallingghastlynastyabominableunpleasantdisagreeablelamentabledeplorableinsufferableunbearableannoyingirritatinginformal:beastlygodawfulOpposite pleasant

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   • 1. frightfulness noun

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   What is a synonym for frightful?

   • This page shows answers to the clue Frightful, followed by 5 definitions like “ Such as to cause fright ”, “ Full of fright; affrighted ” and “ Full of that which causes fright ”. A synonym for Frightful is perilous. If the answer you seek is not in the answers above these definitions may help solving your crossword puzzle.

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   What is a frightful liar?

   • 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·ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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   What does frightful mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! FRIGHTFUL definition: 1. used to emphasize what you are saying, especially how bad something is: 2. used to emphasize…. Learn more.

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   What is the meaning of frightfulness?

   • The meaning of frightfulness is the quality of being frightful. It is synonymous with ghastliness, grimness, gruesomeness, and luridness. A quality of extreme unpleasantness, it is also referred to as awfulness, dreadfulness, horridness, or terribleness.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › frightfulFRIGHTFUL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Frightful is an old-fashioned informal adjective that means very bad or extremely unpleasant. It is often used to emphasize the degree of something, such as bad weather, poor health, or shocking actions.

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     FRIGHTFUL meaning: 1. used to emphasize what you are saying,...

   • Frightful in Italian

     frightful translate: tremendo, spaventoso, spaventoso,...

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     FRIGHTFUL definicja: 1. used to emphasize what you are...

   • Frightful: Japanese Translation

     frightful translate: 恐ろしい. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Frightful: Thai Translation

     frightful translate: น่ากลัว, แย่มาก. Learn more in the...

   • Frightful: Korean Translation

     frightful translate: 끔찍한. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Frightful: Portuguese Translation

     FRIGHTFUL translate: espantoso, assustador, terrível,...

   • Frightful: Arabic Translation

     frightful translate: مُرَوّع. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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

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   Frightful is an old-fashioned informal adjective that means very bad or extremely unpleasant. It is often used to emphasize the degree of something, such as bad weather, poor health, or shocking actions.

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   Frightful means very alarming, distressing, or horrifying, or unpleasant, annoying, or extreme. See how to use this adjective in sentences and learn its synonyms, antonyms, and word history.

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   (informal) used to emphasize how bad something is synonym awful, terrible. It was absolutely frightful! This room's in a frightful mess. They’re making a frightful noise. Want to learn more?

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   Frightful means causing fear, shock, or horror, or very bad or extreme. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of this adjective, and explore related words and phrases in the thesaurus.

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   Frightful means very bad or unpleasant, or used to emphasize the extent or degree of something, usually something bad. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and word origin of frightful.