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Fearsome vs Ghastly - What's the difference?

fearsome | ghastly | Related terms |

Fearsome is a related term of ghastly.


As adjectives the difference between fearsome and ghastly

is that fearsome is frightening, especially in appearance while ghastly is like a ghost in appearance; deathlike; pale; pallid; dismal.

As an adverb ghastly is

in a ghastly manner.

Fearsome vs Sinister - What's the difference?

fearsome | sinister | Related terms |

Fearsome is a related term of sinister.


As adjectives the difference between fearsome and sinister

is that fearsome is frightening, especially in appearance while sinister is inauspicious]], ominous, unlucky, illegitimate (as in [[w:bar sinister|bar sinister ).

Appalling vs Fearsome - What's the difference?

appalling | fearsome | Related terms |

Appalling is a related term of fearsome.


As adjectives the difference between appalling and fearsome

is that appalling is horrifying and astonishing while fearsome is frightening, especially in appearance.

As a verb appalling

is .

Awful vs Fearsome - What's the difference?

awful | fearsome | Synonyms |

Awful is a synonym of fearsome.


As adjectives the difference between awful and fearsome

is that awful is oppressing with fear or horror; appalling, terrible while fearsome is frightening, especially in appearance.

As an adverb awful

is (colloquial) very, extremely; as, an awful big house.

Frightful vs Fearsome - What's the difference?

frightful | fearsome | Synonyms |

Frightful is a synonym of fearsome.


As adjectives the difference between frightful and fearsome

is that frightful is (obsolete): full of fright; affrighted; frightened while fearsome is frightening, especially in appearance.

Shocking vs Fearsome - What's the difference?

shocking | fearsome | Related terms |

Shocking is a related term of fearsome.


As adjectives the difference between shocking and fearsome

is that shocking is inspiring shock; startling while fearsome is frightening, especially in appearance.

As a verb shocking

is .

As a noun shocking

is the application of an electric shock.

Fearsome vs Lurid - What's the difference?

fearsome | lurid | Related terms |

Fearsome is a related term of lurid.


As adjectives the difference between fearsome and lurid

is that fearsome is frightening, especially in appearance while lurid is shocking, horrifying.

Majestic vs Fearsome - What's the difference?

majestic | fearsome | Related terms |

Majestic is a related term of fearsome.


As adjectives the difference between majestic and fearsome

is that majestic is having qualities of splendor or royalty while fearsome is frightening, especially in appearance.

Dreadful vs Fearsome - What's the difference?

dreadful | fearsome |


As adjectives the difference between dreadful and fearsome

is that dreadful is causing dread; very bad while fearsome is frightening, especially in appearance.

As a noun dreadful

is a shocking or sensational crime.

Awesome vs Fearsome - What's the difference?

awesome | fearsome | Related terms |

Awesome is a related term of fearsome.


As adjectives the difference between awesome and fearsome

is that awesome is causing awe or terror; inspiring wonder or excitement while fearsome is frightening, especially in appearance.

As a noun awesome

is the quality, state, or essence of being or cool; awesomeness.

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