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frightful
('fr/aI/tf/@/l )

adjective (a)

  • Full of fright; affrighted; frightened.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • provoking horror(adj.all)
    Example:
    A frightful crime of decapitation.
    Synonym:
    atrocious, horrible, horrifying, ugly
    source: wordnet30
  • extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact(adj.all)
    Example:
    In a frightful hurry.
    Spent a frightful amount of money.
    Synonym:
    awful, terrible, tremendous
    source: wordnet30
  • extremely distressing(adj.all)
    Example:
    A frightful mistake.
    Synonym:
    fearful
    source: wordnet30
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