Dreadfully: meaning, definitions and examples

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dreadfully

[ ˈdrɛdfəli ]

^{Context #1}

in a terrible manner

Used to emphasize the extent or severity of a situation, often with negative connotations.

Synonyms

awfully, horribly, terribly

Examples of usage

She felt dreadfully lonely after her best friend moved away.
The news of the accident left them dreadfully shaken.

^{Context #2}

very badly or unpleasantly

Used to describe something that is extremely unpleasant or causing great distress.

Synonyms

awfully, horribly, terribly

Examples of usage

The food in the restaurant was dreadfully overpriced.
He was dreadfully late for the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "dreadfully" in other languages:

🇵🇹 terrivelmente

🇮🇳 भयानक रूप से

🇩🇪 schrecklich

🇮🇩 sangat mengerikan

🇺🇦 жахливо

🇵🇱 strasznie

🇯🇵 ひどく

🇫🇷 terriblement

🇪🇸 terriblemente

🇹🇷 korkunç bir şekilde

🇰🇷 끔찍하게

🇸🇦 بشكل رهيب

🇨🇿 strašně

🇸🇰 strašne

🇨🇳 可怕地

🇸🇮 grozno

🇮🇸 hræðilega

🇰🇿 қорқынышты түрде

🇬🇪 საშინლად

🇦🇿 dəhşətli şəkildə

🇲🇽 terriblemente

Word origin

The word 'dreadfully' originated from the Middle English 'dredful,' which meant full of dread or fear. Over time, the adverb 'dreadfully' developed to express extreme severity or unpleasantness. It has been used in English literature and everyday language to emphasize negative situations and feelings since the 16th century.

See also: dread, dreaded, dreadful, dreadfulness.