dreadfulness

Meanings

• noun

  A feeling of fear or anxiety caused by the presence or anticipation of danger.

  - "The sight of the dark alley gave him a feeling of dreadfulness."
  - "The news of the impending storm filled the town with dreadfulness."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dreadfulness
dread , bleed , need , feed , lead , read , weed

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Variants

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dreadful , dreadfully , dreadfulness , dreadfulnesses

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Etymology

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From the Old English 'drēad' meaning 'fear' + the suffix '-fulness'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'dreadfulness' is often used interchangeably with the word 'dread'.

2. In the novel 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte, the character Catherine describes Heathcliff as 'a man of dreadfulness'.

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Related Concepts

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1. anxiety: A feeling of nervousness, worry, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

2. fear: An emotion caused by the presence or anticipation of danger.

3. apprehension: A feeling of unease or anxiety, often about a future event or situation.

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Culture

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In literature, 'dreadfulness' is often used to describe the feeling of fear or apprehension in horror and suspense genres. It is also used figuratively to describe a situation or event that is frightening or intimidating.

How to Memorize "dreadfulness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a dark and ominous scene, such as a haunted house or a stormy night, to help remember the meaning of 'dreadfulness'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dreadfulness' with feelings of fear, anxiety, and unease to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Dreadful is how I feel when I face fearfulness', to help remember the definition of 'dreadfulness'.

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