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Definition of Dreadful
1. Adjective. Causing fear or dread or terror. "A terrible curse"
Exact synonyms: Awful, Dire, Direful, Dread, Dreaded, Fearful, Fearsome, Frightening, Horrendous, Horrific, Terrible
Similar to: Alarming
Derivative terms: Awfulness, Dread, Terribleness
Similar to: Alarming
Derivative terms: Awfulness, Dread, Terribleness
2. Adjective. Exceptionally bad or displeasing. "An unspeakable odor came sweeping into the room"
Exact synonyms: Abominable, Atrocious, Awful, Painful, Terrible, Unspeakable
Similar to: Bad
Derivative terms: Awfulness, Dreadfulness, Terribleness
Similar to: Bad
Derivative terms: Awfulness, Dreadfulness, Terribleness
3. Adjective. Very unpleasant.
Definition of Dreadful
1. a. Full of dread or terror; fearful.
Definition of Dreadful
1. a publication containing sensational material [n -S]
Medical Definition of Dreadful
1. 1. Full of dread or terror; fearful. "With dreadful heart." 2. Inspiring dread; impressing great fear; fearful; terrible; as, a dreadful storm. " Dreadful gloom." "For all things are less dreadful than they seem." (Wordsworth) 3. Inspiring awe or reverence; awful. "God's dreadful law." Synonym: Fearful, frightful, terrific, terrible, horrible, horrid, formidable, tremendous, awful, venerable. See Frightful. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)