frightful

/ˈfɹaɪtfəl/adj
Elementary
1

Afraid, frightened.

2

Timid, fearful, easily frightened.

3

Genuinely horrific, awful, or alarming.

4

Unpleasant, dreadful, awful (also used as an intensifier).

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

rightfulspitefuldelightful

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

fabfacfaefanfaofarfatfawfayfaz

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

aisajaapiayebaeblybuybyecaicgi

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

fryfyirpffarmferofordfranfrewgrafraft
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