Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Frightful

• (a.) Full of fright; affrighted; frightened.
• (a.) Full of that which causes fright; exciting alarm; impressing terror; shocking; as, a frightful chasm, or tempest; a frightful appearance.

Synonyms of Frightful

• Flagitious
• Unworthy
• Wretched
• Terrible
• Monstrous
• Fearful
• Horrible
• Worthless
• Tremendous
• Abominable
• Unspeakable
• Awful
• Grievous
• Atrocious
• Slimy
• Ugly
• Dreadful
• Horrifying
• Vile
• Despicable
• Painful
• Surly
• Enormous
• Marvelous
• Wondrous
• Rattling(A)
• Amazing
• Horrendous
• Severe
• Dreaded
• Dire
• Wonderful
• Grand
• Marvellous
• Awing
• Awed
• Wicked
• Horrific
• Dread(A)
• Awe-Inspiring
• Nasty
• Fantastic
• Frightening
• Terrific
• Awesome
• Fearsome
• Howling(A)
• Direful
• Timorous
• Cowardly
• Trepid
• Alarming
• Majestic
• Solemn
• Appalling
• Dread
• Noble
• Stately
• August
• Portentous
• Imposing
• Shocking

Antonyms of Frightful

• Good
• Unalarming
• Ordinary
• Lowly
• Undignified
• Commonplace
• Humble
• Mean
• Vulgar
• Base
• Contemptible
• Inferior
• Paltry
• Beggarly
• Despicable

Homophones of Frightful