frightfully
3 synonyms for frightfully, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adv — In a shocking or dreadful manner.
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Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
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Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Frequently asked questions
What does “frightfully” mean?
The word “frightfully” means in a shocking or dreadful manner. In plain terms, mostly used now as an old-fashioned British way of saying "very" ("frightfully sorry", "frightfully kind").
How do you pronounce “frightfully”?
“Frightfully” is pronounced FRYT-fuh-lee (/ˈfɹaɪtfəli/ in IPA).
How do you use “frightfully” in a sentence?
Here is “frightfully” used in a sentence: “The victims were frightfully treated.”
What part of speech is “frightfully”?
“Frightfully” is an adverb.
How many meanings does “frightfully” have?
“Frightfully” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in a shocking or dreadful manner.
