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- [frahyt-fuh l]
- /ˈfraɪt fəl/
- /ˈfraɪt.fəl.i/
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- [frahyt-fuh l]
- /ˈfraɪt fəl/
Definitions of frightfully word
- adjective frightfully such as to cause fright; dreadful, terrible, or alarming: A frightful howl woke us. 1
- adjective frightfully horrible, shocking, or revolting: The storm did frightful damage. 1
- adjective frightfully Informal. unpleasant; disagreeable: We had a frightful time. 1
- adjective frightfully Informal. very great; extreme: That actor is very talented but a frightful ham. 1
- noun frightfully Very (used for emphasis). 1
- adverb frightfully causing fear 1
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Origin of frightfully
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1200-50; See origin at fright, -ful
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Parts of speech for Frightfully
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
frightfully popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for frightfully
adv frightfully
- decidedly — Decidedly means to a great extent and in a way that is very obvious.
- badly — If something is done badly or goes badly, it is not very successful or effective.
- intensely — existing or occurring in a high or extreme degree: intense heat.
- mightily — in a mighty manner; powerfully or vigorously.
- desperately — reckless or dangerous because of despair, hopelessness, or urgency: a desperate killer.
adverb frightfully
- terribly — in a terrible manner.
- extremely — To a very great degree ; very.
- excessively — To a greater degree or in greater amounts than is necessary, normal, or desirable; inordinately.
- very — in a high degree; extremely; exceedingly: A giant is very tall.
- tremendously — extraordinarily great in size, amount, or intensity: a tremendous ocean liner; tremendous talent.
Antonyms for frightfully
adv frightfully
- calmly — You can use calmly to emphasize that someone is behaving in a very controlled or ordinary way in a frightening or unusual situation.
- little — small in size; not big; not large; tiny: a little desk in the corner of the room.
- mildly — amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
- trivially — of very little importance or value; insignificant: Don't bother me with trivial matters.
adverb frightfully
- rather — in a measure; to a certain extent; somewhat: rather good.
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