Frightfully Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations
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frightfully
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Definition
used to describe something that is very frightening or scary
In a very frightening or scary manner; extremely
Examples of usage
- She looked at him frightfully.
- The sound was frightfully loud.
- The movie was frightfully realistic.
Translations
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Origin of 'frightfully'
The adverb 'frightfully' is derived from the adjective 'frightful', which dates back to the late 14th century in Middle English. The word 'frightful' combines 'frighten' with the suffix '-ful', indicating 'full of' or 'characterized by'. Over time, 'frightfully' has evolved to describe something extremely frightening or scary.
See also: fright, frighten, frightened, frightening, frightful.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #24,636, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 24633 badness
- 24634 typhoon
- 24635 inedible
- 24636 frightfully
- 24637 nontaxable
- 24638 portly
- 24639 expressionless
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