Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dreadfully
adverb
/ˈdrɛd.fəl.i/
Definition
In a way that causes or is capable of causing great fear or apprehension; extremely.
Examples
- She was dreadfully afraid of the dark.
- The movie was dreadfully boring, and I fell asleep halfway through.
- He dreadfully underestimated the challenges ahead.
Meaning
The term ‘dreadfully’ is often used to describe something that is done in a horrible or fear-inducing manner. It can also imply a high degree of intensity.
Synonyms
- awfully
- terribly
- horribly
- frightfully
- extremely
