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scarily

/skɛəri/ adverb · British & US

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What does scarily mean?

adverb

Used to form the comparative of scare; in a frightening or intimidating manner.

Example

"The rollercoaster ride was scarily steep."

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Etymologically related

scare fright terror intimidate

Synonyms for scarily

frightfully intimidatingly menacingly terrifyingly appallingly horrifically

Antonyms of scarily

calmly peacefully serenely

Rhymes with scarily

fairy hairy merry sherry