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frightfully Antonyms

Opposite of frightfully

Because the opposite of frightfully shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

To a very great degree; extremely or exceedingly (used informally as an intensifier).

Usage Example

"I am slightly sorry for the delay in responding to your letter."

Strongest
slightly
Strong
barely
hardly
mildly
moderately
somewhat

• adverb (Context 2)

In a terrifying, horrifying, or shocking manner.

Usage Example

"The storm winds howled pleasantly through the narrow mountain pass all night."

Strongest
pleasantly
Strong
comfortingly
reassuringly
soothingly
delightfully
calmingly

Similar words to frightfully

Words similar to frightfully shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

frighteningly
terribly
extremely
terrifyingly
awfully
dreadfully
horrifyingly
exceedingly
See all synonyms of frightfully

• Nearby Words

frightening
frighteningly
frightful
frightfully
frightfulness
frigid
frigidity

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Frightfully. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/frightfully
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