frightful
[ frahyt-fuhl ]
/ ˈfraɪt fəl /
adjective
such as to cause fright; dreadful, terrible, or alarming: A frightful howl woke us.
horrible, shocking, or revolting: The storm did frightful damage.
Informal.
unpleasant; disagreeable: We had a frightful time.
Informal.
very great; extreme: That actor is very talented but a frightful ham.
SYNONYMS FOR frightful
OTHER WORDS FROM frightful
fright·ful·ly, adverb fright·ful·ness, noun un·fright·ful, adjectiveWords nearby frightful
fright,
fright wig,
frighten,
frightened,
frightener,
frightful,
frightfully,
frigid,
frigid zone,
frigidaire,
frigidarium
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British Dictionary definitions for frightful
frightful
/ (ˈfraɪtfʊl) /
adjective
very alarming, distressing, or horrifying
unpleasant, annoying, or extreme
a frightful hurry