Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
frightfully
adverb
/ˈfraɪt.fəl.i/
Definition
In a manner that causes fear or anxiety; extremely.
Examples
- She was frightfully scared during the horror movie.
- It was frightfully cold outside, making everyone want to stay indoors.
Meaning
The adverb ‘frightfully’ is used to describe something done in a way that induces fear or to emphasize the degree of something, often with a negative connotation.
Synonyms
- extremely
- awfully
- terribly
- horribly
