frightful

Definition

Full of fright, whether

Etymology

From Middle English frightful (“afraid”), from Old English forhtfull (“fainthearted, timorous”). Equivalent to fright + -ful.

Example Sentences

• "Ðis frigtful ðus a-biden,"
• "See how the frightful herds run from the wood."
• "Francis Urquhart: What a frightful little man. Where do they find them these days? Tim Stamper: God knows. If I had a dog like that, I'd shoot it. Francis Urquhart: Well, yes. Quite."