What does frightfully mean?
Frightfully means In a frightful manner..
Frightfully
/ˈfɹaɪtfəli/ · adverb
Meaning
In a frightful manner..
Definitions by Sense
- In a frightful manner.
- (colloquial, dated) Very, extremely.
Example Sentences
It all went frightfully quickly.
Millicent married Creake after a very short engagement. It was a frightfully subdued wedding—more like a funeral to me.
"Really!" he said, collapsing into lassitude. "It's too frightfully hot for singing."
Synonyms for frightfully
Antonyms for frightfully
Related Words
Word Forms
- more frightfully
- most frightfully
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for frightfully?
Common synonyms include awful, terribly, awfully.
What is the opposite of frightfully?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use frightfully in a sentence?
It all went frightfully quickly.
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