Affrighted

/əˈfraɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Frightened, alarmed, or filled with fear and terror.

Etymology

From 'affright' + the past participle suffix '-ed,' making an adjectival form describing someone who has been frightened.

Kelly Says

In medieval literature, characters are constantly 'affrighted'—it's the go-to word in old books to show someone is really scared, which is why it feels so much more dramatic than modern 'frightened.'

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