Fearful — Defs

01 a. Full of fear, apprehension, or alarm; afraid; frightened.

1.
Full of fear, apprehension, or alarm; afraid; frightened.
“Anxious amidst all their success, and fearful amidst all their power.” — Bp. Warburton.
2.
Inclined to fear; easily frightened; without courage; timid.
“What man is there that is fearful and faint-hearted?” — Deut. xx. 8.
3.
Indicating, or caused by, fear.
“Cold fearful drops stand on my trembling flesh.” — Shak.
4.
Inspiring fear or awe; exciting apprehension or terror; terrible; frightful; dreadful.
“This glorious and fearful name, The Lord thy God.” — Deut. xxviii. 58.

“Death is a fearful thing.” — Shak.

“In dreams they fearful precipices tread.” — Dryden.