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dreadful

dread·ful [ drédfəl ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. extremely bad: extremely unpleasant, harmful, or serious in its effects
a dreadful mistake

2. extreme: extreme in character or degree
a dreadful waste of time

3. awe-inspiring: inspiring awe ( literary )

4. wonderful: very good or pleasing ( slang ) ( used in Black English )


dread·ful·ness noun
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