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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

frightful

/ˈfraɪt.fəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does frightful mean?

adjective

Causing fear or alarm; extremely unpleasant or frightening. Used to describe something that is shocking or disturbing.

Example

"The frightful screams of the haunted house echoed through the night."

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