frightfully
Pronunciation: [ˈfraɪt.fəl.i]
Word
Context: "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.
Example
The movie was frightfully exciting, and I couldn't stop watching.
Example
The cake was not frightfully sweet; it was just right for my taste.
Example
Was the weather frightfully hot during your vacation?
Context: "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.
Example
She was frightfully afraid of the dark but slowly learned to be brave.
Example
He wasn't frightfully scared of the thunder; he actually enjoyed watching the storm.
Example
Are you frightfully afraid of spiders or just a little uneasy?
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