ghastful
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Related to ghastful: ghastly
ghastful
(ˈɡɑːstfʊl)adj
dismal; afraid
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fright•ful
(ˈfraɪt fəl)adj.
1. such as to cause fright; dreadful, terrible, or alarming: a frightful explosion.
2. horrible, shocking, or revolting: The storm did frightful damage.
3. unpleasant; disagreeable: We had a frightful time.
4. very great; extreme: That actor is a frightful ham.
[1200–50]
fright′ful•ly, adv.
fright′ful•ness, n.
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