frightening
adjectiveverbcommon in dialogue
- //ˈfɹaɪtənɪŋ//
- //ˈfɹaɪtnɪŋ//
Causing fear; or capable of causing fear; scary.
adjective
- 1
Causing fear; or capable of causing fear; scary.
Riding the rollercoaster was a frightening experience.
The Owl is flying high, frightening to the eye. The Rattler is nearby, Cool is on the fly. Danger is his business.
- 2
figurativeAwful, terrible, very bad.
Etymology
From frighten + -ing.
verb
- 1
Also a form of frightenpresent participle and gerund of frighten
The scientist was frightening the timid children.
Forms
- comparative
- more frightening
- superlative
- most frightening
fright · A state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger;…frighten · To cause to feel fear; to scare; to cause to feel alarm or…frightened · Afraid; suffering from fear.
frightening · Causing fear; or capable of causing fear; scary.
frightful · Full of something causing fright, whether Genuinely horrific,…frigid · Very cold; lacking warmth; icy.fringe · A decorative border.