Frightfully
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfɹaɪtfəli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Frightfully is an adverb meaning In a frightful manner.
Meaning
In a frightful manner.
More Meanings
- (colloquial, dated) Very, extremely.
Example Sentences
It all went frightfully quickly.
"Really!" he said, collapsing into lassitude. "It's too frightfully hot for singing."
Millicent married Creake after a very short engagement. It was a frightfully subdued wedding—more like a funeral to me.
Synonyms for frightfully
Depending on context, synonyms include terribly, awfully.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include terribly, awfully, terrifyingly, dreadfully, appallingly, horribly.
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