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frightly

adj

Etymology

From fright + -ly.

Definitions

  1. Frightful

    Frightful; dreadful.

  2. 1880, Allen Putnam, Witchcraft of New England Explained by Modern Spiritualism, page 404

  3. 2013, Neils Axt, ChronoTales, page 15

  4. ›+ 3 more definitions

    1. 2022, Garry Boulard, Andrew Johnson and Ulysses S. Grant

      2022, Garry Boulard, Andrew Johnson and Ulysses S. Grant: Their Epic Battle

    2. In a frightful or dreadful manner.

    3. 2025, Brett O'Conor, The Butcher

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