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- [nahyt-mair-ish]
- /ˈnaɪtˌmɛər ɪʃ/
- /ˈnaɪt.meər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nahyt-mair-ish]
- /ˈnaɪtˌmɛər ɪʃ/
Definitions of nightmarish word
- adjective nightmarish resembling a nightmare, especially in being terrifying, exasperating, or the like: his nightmarish experience in a concentration camp. 1
- noun nightmarish Of the nature of a nightmare; very frightening or unpleasant. 1
- adjective nightmarish very unpleasant 1
- adjective nightmarish horrible, hideous 1
- adjective nightmarish If you describe something as nightmarish, you mean that it is extremely frightening and unpleasant. 0
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Origin of nightmarish
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
First recorded in 1825-35; nightmare + -ish1
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Parts of speech for Nightmarish
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
nightmarish popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
nightmarish usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nightmarish
adjective nightmarish
- nightmare — a terrifying dream in which the dreamer experiences feelings of helplessness, extreme anxiety, sorrow, etc.
- frightening — to make afraid or fearful; throw into a fright; terrify; scare.
- terrifying — to fill with terror or alarm; make greatly afraid.
- terrible — distressing; severe: a terrible winter.
- dreadful — causing great dread, fear, or terror; terrible: a dreadful storm.
Antonyms for nightmarish
adjective nightmarish
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