What does dreadfully mean?
Dreadfully means In a dreadful manner; terribly..
Dreadfully
/ˈdɹɛd.fʊl.i/ · adverb
Meaning
In a dreadful manner; terribly..
Definitions by Sense
- In a dreadful manner; terribly.
- (dated) Exceptionally, eminently, very much.
Example Sentences
You behaved dreadfully yesterday night
The smellful old heathen was snoring dreadfully.
That restaurant seems dreadfully expensive.
At that moment a curious crack sounded inside the statue, as if something had broken. The fact is that the leaden heart had snapped right in two. It certainly was a dreadfully hard frost.
“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
Antonyms for dreadfully
Related Words
Word Forms
- more dreadfully
- most dreadfully
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for dreadfully?
Common synonyms include dismally, horribly, awfully.
What is the opposite of dreadfully?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use dreadfully in a sentence?
You behaved dreadfully yesterday night
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