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How to pronounce frightfully

“frightfully” pronunciation in British English

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“frightfully” in real sentences

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  1. So frightfully expensive.

    STREAMTUBE CREATIVES

  2. Everybody Everybody was frightfully posh.

    The Graham Norton Show

  3. who is frightfully self-indulgent.

    60 Minutes Australia

  4. that they are frightfully bothered about.

    The Scottish Parliament

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