dreadfully

/ˈdɹɛd.fʊl.i/

DɹƐD · fʊl · i (3 syllables)

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Definition

In a dreadful manner; terribly.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English dredfully, dradefullich, dredefullich; equivalent to dreadful + -ly.

Example Sentences

  • "You behaved dreadfully yesterday night"
  • "The smellful old heathen was snoring dreadfully."
  • "That restaurant seems dreadfully expensive."
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