frightful

Example Sentences

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That’s what Michael Stefanic remembers most about that frightful afternoon in Toronto, when the Angels’ Taylor Ward was struck in the face by a 92-mph fastball from Alek Manoah.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2024

It’s a frightful and gargantuan performance that should come with a trigger warning.

From New York Times • Feb. 29, 2024

The outdoors may be frightful, but indoors is where time is best spent amid the frigid cold month of January.

From Salon • Jan. 29, 2024

Yes, people may have tips and comfort to share, but they also offer a frightful peek into the future.

From Slate • Jan. 28, 2024

‘You’re going to get yourself into frightful trouble. Put it back quick!’

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien