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scarier

/ˈskɛraɪər/ adjective · British & US

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What does scarier mean?

adjective

More frightening or intimidating; causing more fear or apprehension.

Example

"The haunted house was scarier than I expected."

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Words that share this root

scare fright terror appall

What's another word for scarier?

frightening intimidating terrifying appalling horrific ghastly

What's the opposite of scarier?

less frightening less intimidating calming

Rhymes with scarier

scary carey dairy hairy