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frightening

/ˈfraɪt.nɪŋ/ adjective · British & US

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What does frightening mean?

adjective

Causing fear or alarm; frighteningly bad or unpleasant.

Example

"The horror movie was frightening, but I couldn't look away."

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Etymologically related

fright frighten frightful frighten

Synonyms for frightening

terrifying frightful appalling horrific alarming scary

Antonyms of frightening

calming soothing reassuring

Rhymes with frightening

nighting sighting lighting writing