dreadˈer noun

dreadˈful adjective

1. Orig full of dread
2. Producing great fear or awe
3. Terrible
4. Very bad, unpleasant (informal)

dreadˈfully adverb

1. In a dreadful way
2. Very (much) (informal)

dreadˈfulness noun

dreadˈless adjective

Without dread or fear

Doubtless

dreadˈlessly adverb

dreadˈlessness noun

dreadˈly adverb

dreadˈlocked adjective

dreadˈlocks or dread locks plural noun

The long tightly curled or plaited hairstyle adopted by Rastafarians

dreadˈnought or dreadˈnaught noun

1. Someone who dreads nothing
2. A thick woollen cloth or garment made of it for wear in inclement weather
3. A powerful type of battleship or battle-cruiser (dating from 1905–6)

penny dreadful

A cheap sensational serial or book, etc