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Fearful vs. Fearsome
Fearful
/ˈfɪəfəl/Examples:
She cast a fearful glance over her shoulder, sensing danger.His fearful anticipation of the exam kept him up all night.The forest felt eerie and fearful as the sun set slowly.
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Fearsome
/ˈfɪəsəm/Examples:
The dragon's fearsome reputation spread far and wide.Even the bravest knights trembled in fearsome anticipation.Her fearsome glare silenced the room instantly.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Fearful describes experiencing fear, while fearsome describes causing fear.
- Remember fearful as full of fear which pertains to a state of feeling scared.
- Fearsome can be associated with awe-inspiring or daunting, often used for things that instill fear.
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