frightful

Word parts

fright + -ful

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈfraɪtfəl/

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Adjective

Positive frightful

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. A frightful event or situation is very bad, unpleasant, or shocking.

   The storm caused frightful damage to the town.

2. If a frightful dreams, animals, or images cause fear or are very scary.

   They heard a frightful noise coming from the woods.

Related words

• fright
• frighten