frightful
Example Sentences
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This is the eighth and final year Enea’s family of four will be remaking its Van Nuys property into a frightful, walk-through attraction that spooks thousands of visitors each Halloween.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2025
Even before DOGE, Musk had a frightful habit of posting online, often tweeting 100 times a day.
From Salon • May 30, 2025
It’s a frightful and gargantuan performance that should come with a trigger warning.
From New York Times • Feb. 29, 2024
Yes, people may have tips and comfort to share, but they also offer a frightful peek into the future.
From Slate • Jan. 28, 2024
I remembered the remedy Ultima had given me after my frightful flight from the river.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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