frightful Sentence Examples
- The frightful storm raged outside, lashing the windows with torrents of rain.
- The young child's eyes widened with fright as the monstrous creature lumbered towards them.
- The accident scene was a frightful sight, with mangled metal and shattered glass strewn everywhere.
- The prospect of a public speaking engagement filled her with frightful anxiety.
- The ghostly apparition that appeared in the attic cast a frightful pall over the old house.
- The frightful news of the earthquake sent ripples of panic through the community.
- The towering skyscraper loomed over the city like a frightful colossus.
- The frightful scream of the brakes sent shivers down my spine.
- The menacing shadows cast by the trees created a frightful ambiance in the park.
- The frightful memory of the accident haunted him for nights on end.
frightful Meaning
frightful (s)
provoking horror
extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact
extremely distressing
frightful (a.)
Full of fright; affrighted; frightened.
Full of that which causes fright; exciting alarm; impressing terror; shocking; as, a frightful chasm, or tempest; a frightful appearance.
Synonyms & Antonyms of frightful
FAQs About the word frightful
provoking horror, extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact, extremely distressingFull of fright; affrighted; frightened., Full of that which causes frigh
terrifying, formidable, scary, frightening, terrible, horrible, gruesome, fearsome, spine-chilling, fearful
soothing, consoling, tranquilizing, calming, comforting, inviting, quieting,comforting, relaxing, soothing
The frightful storm raged outside, lashing the windows with torrents of rain.
The young child's eyes widened with fright as the monstrous creature lumbered towards them.
The accident scene was a frightful sight, with mangled metal and shattered glass strewn everywhere.
The prospect of a public speaking engagement filled her with frightful anxiety.
