dreadfully
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
When the bar for the films themselves is so dreadfully low, I can’t imagine a Marvel fan getting upset about the technical specs of their repetitive, predictable, formulaic, lab-made, half-finished superhero movies.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
An investor only owning those companies that made Bespoke’s list would have done dreadfully.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 27, 2026
Rebounding from dreadfully depressing injury news to knock out the NBA’s best rebounding team?
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026
"This is a dreadfully difficult, incredibly sad and utterly tragic case," the judge added.
From BBC ● Jan. 21, 2026
“Infinity is a dreadfully poor place. They can never manage to make ends meet.”
From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word