Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • In a manner to affrighten, terrify, or alarm; terrifyingly: as, to dream affrightfully. [Rare.]

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Examples

  • Yes, and the most beautiful ballets -- Russia is affrightfully misunderstood.

    The Melting-Pot Israel Zangwill 1895

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