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frightfully

Prononciation : [ˈfraɪt.fəl.i]

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Contexte : « degree »

(adverb) used to describe something that is very extreme or intense. When you say something is frightfully cold, it means it is really, really cold—much more than just cold.

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The movie was frightfully exciting, and I couldn't stop watching.

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The cake was not frightfully sweet; it was just right for my taste.

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Was the weather frightfully hot during your vacation?

Contexte : « fear »

(adverb) used to describe something that causes a lot of fear or is scary. If someone feels frightfully scared, it means they are really terrified or filled with fear.

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She was frightfully afraid of the dark but slowly learned to be brave.

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He wasn't frightfully scared of the thunder; he actually enjoyed watching the storm.

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Are you frightfully afraid of spiders or just a little uneasy?

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