Talk:frightfulness

Should have a reference to Wikipedia entry Schrechlikeit
Frightfulness (as per me) is not so much used in British English as the noun of frightful.

It is particularly used, firstly, as a translation for Schrechlikeit solely as a word describing German atrocities in World War 1 (mostly in Belgium). Best to refer to Wikipedia entry for this.

Secondly, in jest (from late 20th century onwards) as a reference to sex in general, and homosexual sex in particular, as viewed by stereotypical upper/upper-middle class English people in the mid 20th century. As a start, see this Skepticaltogether1 (talk) 17:57, 8 December 2022 (UTC)


 * I disagree about the homosexuality "sense". Your linked article is not using "frightfulness" to mean homosexuality, any more than "the ugliness of conceptual art" would imply that "ugliness" means conceptual art. Equinox ◑ 17:58, 8 December 2022 (UTC)


 * I can't see anything in Wikipedia about the German war sense either. Please show us exactly where. Equinox ◑ 17:59, 8 December 2022 (UTC)