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frightful vs awful

awful vs frightful

frightful and awful both are adjectives.

frightful is not an adverb while awful is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
frightful No Yes No No
awful No Yes No Yes
As adjectives, frightful and awful are synonyms defined as:
  • frightful and awful: extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact
Other synonyms of frightful include terrible, tremendous.
frightful (adjective) awful (adjective)
provoking horror offensive or even (of persons) malicious
extremely distressing causing fear or dread or terror
extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact exceptionally bad or displeasing
extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact
inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
frightful (adverb) awful (adverb)
used as intensifiers
Difference between frightful and awful

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