dreadfulness
adjectiveHow many syllables in dreadfulness?
There are 3 syllables in the word dreadfulness.Divide dreadfulness into syllables:
dread · ful · ness
How to pronounce dreadfulness:
Definition of dreadfulness:
- dreadfulness (adjective):
- inspiring dread (see dread entry 2 sense 1a) causing great and oppressive fear
Synonyms for dreadfulness:
atrocitybasenessevilnesswickednesstortureevilnastinessviciousnessfearfulnesssinfulnessShow 8 more
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