Dreadful Definition
dreadful
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"
- exceptionally bad or displeasing; "atrocious taste"; "abominable workmanship"; "an awful voice"; "dreadful manners"; "a painful performance"; "terrible handwriting"; "an unspeakable odor came sweeping into the room"
- very unpleasant
"Dreadful" in song lyrics
See how dreadful is used in real songs:
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"Runnin' up on me, it'll be dreadful"
Flesh-N-Bone f/ Krayzie Bone, Layzie Bone — Playa Hater -
"Flinch your a goner I'm deadly and dreadful"
Lone Ninja — Wind Darts -
"Trying to keep my head cool, dead pool, tired dreadful"
U-God — Universal Law
Words that rhyme with dreadful
Usage tips for "dreadful"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "dreadful" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for dreadful to find words that pair well.