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frightfully Synonyms

Another word for frightfully

Choosing another word for frightfully depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 extremely sorry for the delay in responding to your letter."

Strongest
extremely
terribly
awfully
dreadfully
exceedingly
Strong
immensely
tremendously
exceptionally

• adverb (Context 2)

In a terrifying, horrifying, or shocking manner.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
terrifyingly
frighteningly
horrifyingly
dreadfully
Strong
fearfully
alarmingly
shockingly
appallingly
ghastly

Opposites of frightfully

The opposite of frightfully shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

pleasantly
slightly
hardly
reassuringly
barely
comfortingly
delightfully
soothingly
See all opposites of frightfully

• Nearby Words

frightening
frighteningly
frightful
frightfully
frightfulness
frigid
frigidity

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