What is another word for direfully?

Pronunciation: [dˈa͡ɪ͡əfəlɪ] (IPA)

The word "direfully" expresses a sense of extreme danger, desperation, or calamity. Synonyms for this word include "dreadfully," "terribly," "awfully," "horribly," "frightfully," and "disastrously." Each of these synonyms conveys a similar sense of impending doom and hopelessness. They can be used to describe a situation, event, or outcome that is deeply unsettling, shocking, or distressing. The choice of synonym often depends on the context in which it is used and the degree of severity and urgency that the writer or speaker wishes to convey. Ultimately, all of these synonyms for "direfully" express the same sense of grave concern and danger.

What are the hypernyms for Direfully?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Direfully

The Dogs rushed in with such a cry, that all the Forrest rang againe with the noyse, but behold there leaped out no Goat, nor Deere, nor gentle Hinde, but an horrible and dangerous wild Boare, hard and thicke skinned, bristeled terribly with thornes, foming at the mouth, grinding his teeth, and looking direfully with fiery eyes.
"The Golden Asse"
Lucius Apuleius
Not only was he direfully cursing the trio, but also the addlepated Medcroft and his own addlepated self.
"The Husbands of Edith"
George Barr McCutcheon
If you even so much as put the key in the lock you may expect to suffer direfully from my anger."
"Journeys Through Bookland V2"
Charles H. Sylvester

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