frightfulness
|fright-ful-ness|
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/ˈfraɪtfəlnəs/
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/ˈfraɪtfʊlnəs/
(frightful)
extremely
Etymology
Etymology Information
'frightfulness' originates from the Old English word 'fyrhto', where 'fyrhto' meant 'fear or terror'.
Historical Evolution
'fyrhto' transformed into the Middle English word 'fright', and eventually became the modern English word 'frightfulness'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fear or terror', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the quality of being frightful'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being frightful or terrifying.
The frightfulness of the haunted house was too much for the children.
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Last updated: 2025/06/28 06:20