Affrightful

C2 16+

Synonyms of affrightful

Antonyms of affrightful

Collocations of affrightful

affrightful terror
Frequency: 70 %

The affrightful terror of the haunted house kept visitors away.

affrightful darkness
Frequency: 60 %

The affrightful darkness of the forest made it impossible to see anything.

affrightful apparition
Frequency: 50 %

The affrightful apparition appeared suddenly, sending shivers down their spines.

affrightful scream
Frequency: 45 %

Her affrightful scream echoed through the night, causing panic in the neighborhood.

affrightful noise
Frequency: 35 %

The affrightful noise coming from the abandoned house made the hairs on the back of their necks stand up.

Idiomatic Expressions for affrightful

  • Phrase: affrightful experience
    Meaning: an extremely scary or shocking event
    Usage: The haunted house provided an affrightful experience for those brave enough to enter.