adj. causing fright; terrifying; alarming shocking; terrible-Informal- unpleasant; annoying great -example-in a frightful hurry-
Her dark quiet neighborhood is frightful at night.
Her dark quiet neighborhood is frightful at night.
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What does Nanny say is best after a frightful train ride to ease one's rheumatism?
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horrifying; horrible; ugly; alarming
welcoming; peaceful
2 syllables
fright-ful
rightful
spiteful
delightful
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