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frightfully

/ˈfraɪt.fəl.i/

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adverb

/ˈfraɪt.fəl.i/B2formalbritish
  • ruНаречие, используемое как усилитель, в основном в британском английском, означающее «очень» или «чрезвычайно». Часто имеет слегка старомодный или аристократический оттенок и может использоваться как в прямом смысле (пугающим образом), так и в переносном (как общий усилитель).

An adverb used as an intensifier, primarily in British English, meaning "very" or "extremely." It often carries a slightly old-fashioned or upper-class tone and can be used both literally (in a frightening manner) and figuratively (as a general intensifier).

  1. IntensifierB2informalbritish

    Used to emphasize the degree of something, often in a negative or dramatic way.

    ruЧрезвычайно

    • The weather was frightfully cold this morning.
    • I'm frightfully sorry for being late.
    • She looked frightfully pale after the long journey.

    Synonymsawfullydreadfullyextremelyfearfullyhorriblyterriblyvery

Forms
  • more frightfully comparative form
  • most frightfully superlative form
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