adjective
- frightened or alarmed
Usage: archaic
Examples
- The affrighted villagers fled when they heard the strange noises.
- She stood affrighted by the sudden appearance of the ghost.
- The children were affrighted by the thunderstorm.
- He looked affrighted when he saw the wild animal approaching.
- The affrighted horse reared up on its hind legs.
- They remained affrighted long after the danger had passed.