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Synonyms for Dreadfully & Similar Words

Definition of dreadfully

adverb
  1. of a dreadful kind; "there was a dreadfully bloody accident on the road this morning"
  2. in a dreadful manner; "as he looks at the mess he has left behind he must wonder how the Brits so often managed to succeed in the kind of situation where he has so dismally failed"

3 synonyms found

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What are synonyms for dreadfully?
Synonyms for dreadfully include: awfully, dismally, horribly.
How many synonyms does dreadfully have?
Dreadfully has 3 synonyms.

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