Dreaded Definition & Meaning
dreaded
- adjective
- causing fear or dread or terror; "the awful war"; "an awful risk"; "dire news"; "a career or vengeance so direful that London was shocked"; "the dread presence of the headmaster"; "polio is no longer the dreaded disease it once was"; "a dreadful storm"; "a fearful howling"; "horrendous explosions shook the city"; "a terrible curse"
"Dreaded" in song lyrics
See how dreaded is used in real songs:
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"Out here my futures dreaded"
Bronze Nazareth f/ Kevlaar 7 — God of Souls -
"Ed O.G.'s imposing threat, to be dreaded"
Ed O.G. & Da Bulldogs — I'm Different -
"Myke Miers is the most feared and dreaded"
Mykill Miers — Rock the Mic
Words that rhyme with dreaded
Usage tips for "dreaded"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does dreaded mean?
- causing fear or dread or terror; "the awful war"; "an awful risk"; "dire news"; "a career or vengeance so direful that London was shocked"; "the dread presence of the headmaster"; "polio is no longer the dreaded disease it once was"; "a dreadful storm"; "a fearful howling"; "horrendous explosions shook the city"; "a terrible curse"
- What part of speech is dreaded?
- Dreaded is an adjective.