DIREFUL

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Causing fear or dread or terror

Example:

a terrible curse

Synonyms:

awful; dire; direful; dread; dreaded; dreadful; fearful; fearsome; frightening; horrendous; horrific; terrible

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

alarming (frightening because of an awareness of danger)

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