What does frightful mean?
Frightful means (obsolete) Full of fright, whether.
Frightful
/ˈfɹaɪtfəl/ · adjective
Meaning
(obsolete) Full of fright, whether.
Definitions by Sense
- (obsolete) Full of fright, whether
- Full of something causing fright, whether
- (dialect) Frightfully; very.
Example Sentences
You had a lot of frightful good quotes. You must know half the books that there are.
It's a frightful long time, and I don't get many letters from him.
But we ain't found a soul what knows you, honey-love, I am so frightful sorry to say.
Synonyms for frightful
Antonyms for frightful
Related Words
Word Forms
- more frightful
- most frightful
- frightfull
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for frightful?
Common synonyms include frightening, bad, atrocious, extraordinary.
What is the opposite of frightful?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use frightful in a sentence?
You had a lot of frightful good quotes. You must know half the books that there are.
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