Dreadfully
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɹɛd.fʊl.i/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Dreadfully is an adverb meaning In a dreadful manner; terribly.
Meaning
In a dreadful manner; terribly.
More Meanings
- (dated) Exceptionally, eminently, very much.
Example Sentences
You behaved dreadfully yesterday night
That restaurant seems dreadfully expensive.
The smellful old heathen was snoring dreadfully.
“Here it is,” said Eddie. “‘Why Must it Always be Tomato Soup?’ It's so deeply true, don't you feel? Tomato soup is so dreadfully eternal.”
Synonyms for dreadfully
Depending on context, synonyms include dismally, horribly, awfully.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include horribly, awfully, dismally, terribly, appallingly, hideously.
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