DREADFUL - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective

very unpleasant

Synonyms

Dread, , Abominable, Fearful, Awful

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "dreadful" comes from Middle English dredful.

🔗 Related Words

dread – A related word in the same word family.

ful – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Many Middle English words had multiple spellings because standardization didn't exist yet.

➡️ Words that Start with DR

Dracopelta Dreamlike Dressage Drew Drifters Dreyfuss Drogue Dracontium Drawings Drilled Dramaturgy Dragee

Words that End with UL ⬅️

God-awful Graceful Grateful Handful Harmful Hateful Hatful Haul Unresentful Untruthful Untuneful Unwatchful