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Definition of Frightful

1. Adjective. Provoking horror. "An ugly wound"

2. Adjective. Extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact. "Spent a frightful amount of money"

3. Adjective. Extremely distressing. "A frightful mistake"

Definition of Frightful

1. a. Full of fright; affrighted; frightened.

Definition of Frightful

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Frightful

1. 1. Full of fright; affrighted; frightened. "See how the frightful herds run from the wood." (W. Browne) 2. Full of that which causes fright; exciting alarm; impressing terror; shocking; as, a frightful chasm, or tempest; a frightful appearance. Synonym: Terrible, dreadful, alarming, fearful, terrific, awful, horrid, horrible, shocking. Frightful, Dreadful, Awful. These words all express fear. In frightful, it is a sudden emotion; in dreadful, it is deeper and more prolonged; in awful, the fear is mingled with the emotion of awe, which subdues us before the presence of some invisible power. An accident may be frightful; the approach of death is dreadful to most men; the convulsions of the earthquake are awful. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Frightful

frigged frigger friggers frigging friggings fright frighted frighten frightened frightening

frighteningly frightens frighten away frighten off frightful (current term) frightful (current term) frightfully frightfulness frightfulnesses frighting

frights fright reaction frigid frigid frigidarium frigider frigidest frigidities frigidity frigidity

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