DREADFUL Synonyms
There are 15 synonyms of the word
dreadful.
(exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word dreadful. (close relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word dreadful. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DREADFUL
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | awful | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | ||||
| 2 | terrible | |||||
| 3 | abominable | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 4 | atrocious | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 5 | dire | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 6 | direful | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 7 | dread | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 8 | dreaded | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 9 | fearful | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 10 | fearsome | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 11 | frightening | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 12 | horrendous | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 13 | horrific | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 14 | painful | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 15 | unspeakable | adjectiveadj |
Best Hypernyms For DREADFUL
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
dreadful, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
appalling
awful
horrible
terrible
terrifying
Alternatives for AWFUL
Words (39)
terribleabominableatrociousfrightfulhorrendousappallingdisgustingheinoushorriblehorridloathsomemonstrousnauseatingodiousrepugnantrepulsiverevoltingshockingvileamazingawe-inspiringawedawesomeawfullyawingdiredirefuldreaddreadedfearfulfearsomefrighteningfrightfullyhorrificnastypainfulterriblytremendousunspeakable
