frightful

Example Sentences

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“A half day would hardly be enough time to see the sights of London,” Penelope began to protest, but she was interrupted by a frightful noise, which seemed to have its origins rather close by.

From Literature

This is the eighth and final year Enea’s family of four will be remaking its Van Nuys property into a frightful, walk-through attraction that spooks thousands of visitors each Halloween.

From Los Angeles Times

And will we ever sleep well in an area that has not seen the last of wildfires and frightful winds?

From Los Angeles Times

But you don’t have to be obsessed with frightful fare to fit in.

From Los Angeles Times

Even before DOGE, Musk had a frightful habit of posting online, often tweeting 100 times a day.

From Salon