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DREADFULLY

(adverb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Dreadfully.

Dreadfully - as an adverb

Of a dreadful kind

Example: "There was a dreadfully bloody accident on the road this morning"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
awfullyhorribly

In a dreadful manner

Example: "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"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dismally

Example Sentences

"He felt dreadfully tired after working all day."
"The weather was dreadfully hot and humid."
"She was dressed dreadfully for the formal event."
"The restaurant service was dreadfully slow."
"The students were behaving dreadfully in the classroom."
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Word Game Points

Is DREADFULLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dreadfully is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DREADFULLY has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is DREADFULLY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dreadfully is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DREADFULLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is DREADFULLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dreadfully is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DREADFULLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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