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frightfully.

In a frightful manner.

11 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adv/ˈfɹaɪtfəli/Received-Pronunciation/ˈfɹaɪtfli/Received-Pronunciation/-ɪ/Received-Pronunciation/ˈfɹaɪtfəli/General-American
  1. In a frightful manner.

  2. Very, extremely.

    colloquial · dated
    It all went frightfully quickly.
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English frightful Middle English -ly English -ly English frightfully From frightful + -ly.

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