Advertisement
Advertisement
penny dreadful
noun
- a cheap, sensational novel of adventure, crime, or violence; dime novel.
penny-dreadful
noun
- informal.a cheap, often lurid or sensational book or magazine
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of penny dreadful1
Discover More
Example Sentences
Bloody as it is, Penny Dreadful is also rather beautiful, owing to some spectacular set design and spot-on horror imagery.
Mother doesnt allow me to read any penny-dreadful story papers, magazines or books.
"Some lazy loafer reading a penny dreadful," I thought, glancing at him, then at the title of his book.
If this were done, literature of the "penny dreadful" description would to a great extent be excluded.
The wildest flight of fancy of an irresponsible novelist had never created such a character in penny-dreadful fiction.
Transcriber's Note: This book was originally published in "penny dreadful" form.
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[tawr-choo-uhs ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse