adjective#5,781 by frequency
dreadful
/ˈdɹɛd.fl̩/
Full of something causing dread, whether; Genuinely horrific, awful, or alarming; dangerous, risky; Unpleasant, awful, very bad
- comparative
- more dreadful
- superlative
- most dreadful
Meanings
- 1
Full of something causing dread, whether; Genuinely horrific, awful, or alarming; dangerous, risky
I have a feeling that something dreadful is going to happen.
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What dreadful heat, isn't it?
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- 2
Full of something causing dread, whether; Unpleasant, awful, very bad (also used as an intensifier)
- 3
Full of something causing dread, whether; Awesome, awe-inspiring, causing feelings of reverencerare
- 4
Full of dread, whether; Scared, afraid, frightenedrare
- 5
Full of dread, whether; Timid, easily frightenedrare
- 6
Full of dread, whether; Reverential, full of pious awerare