dredfully

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From dredful +‎ -ly (adverbial suffix).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdrɛdfu(l)liː/, /ˈdrɛːdfu(l)liː/, /-litʃ(ə)/

Adverb

dredfully

  1. In a frightened or terrified way.
  2. In an awe-inspiring way; reverentially.
  3. Dreadfully, horribly, dangerously.

Descendants

  • English: dreadfully

References

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