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FEARFUL

(adj., adj.sat, adverb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Fearful.

How to pronounce fearful:

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Fearful - as an adjective

Lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted

Example: "Cowardly dogs, ye will not aid me then"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cowardly17

Fearful - as an adjective satellite

Experiencing or showing fear

Example: "A fearful glance"

Causing fear or dread or terror

Example: "The awful war"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
awful11dire5direful11dread7dreaded10dreadful13fearsome13frightening19horrendous14horrific16terrible10

Extremely distressing

Example: "Fearful slum conditions"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
frightful19

Timid by nature or revealing timidity

Example: "Timorous little mouse"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
timorous10trepid9

Fearful - as an adverb

Extremely; fearfully.

Example Sentences

"He had a fearful dream last night."
"The child was fearful of the dark."
"She gave a fearful glance at the locked door."
"The audience grew fearful as the storm approached."
"I am fearful of heights and avoid tall buildings."
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Word Game Points

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

FEARFUL has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is FEARFUL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fearful is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FEARFUL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is FEARFUL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fearful is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FEARFUL has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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