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frightful

UK
/ˈfraɪt.fəl/
US
/ˈfraɪt.fəl/

Translations

frightfuladjective
more frightful
Comp.
most frightful
Super.
UK
/ˈfraɪt.fəl/
US
/ˈfraɪt.fəl/
The frightful storm kept everyone indoors.
La tempête effrayante a gardé tout le monde à l'intérieur.
The room was in a frightful mess after the party.
La pièce était dans un état épouvantable après la fête.
Additional translations
terribleEmployé dans un registre courant pour exprimer quelque chose de très mauvais ou d’affreux.
Synonyms
shocking
ghastly
fearsome
atrocious
appalling
dreadful
horrible
terrifying
Antonyms
agreeable
delightful
pleasant

Definitions

frightfuladjective
Causing fear, dread, or terror; alarming.
The frightful storm kept everyone indoors.
Extremely unpleasant or bad; dreadful.
The room was in a frightful mess after the party.
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