Synonyms for

Cary

Verb / ˈkeri: / Another word for cary — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

adjective: causing fear or anxiety; frightening.

Synonyms & similar words

scary frightening terrifying spooky eerie creepy unnerving haunting hair-raising chilling pulse-pounding intimidating daunting dreadful alarming petrifying horrific ghastly macabre sinister

Synonyms by register

Formal

dark obscure shadowy unilluminated

Informal

gloomy murky dim shady

Literary

Stygian nocturnal crepuscular

Antonyms

light bright clear pale faint dim

Common collocations

  • cary darkness
  • cary light
  • cary shadows
  • cary corners
  • cary room
  • cary atmosphere
  • cary mood

Word family

adjective cary

Usage note

The word 'cary' is an archaic or poetic term for dark or obscure. It is rarely used in modern English and may sound overly formal or affected if used in casual conversation.

Example sentences

  1. The haunted house was very cary and I didn't want to go inside.
  2. The thunderstorm was so cary that my dog hid under the bed.
  3. The story she told was cary, but we all listened intently.
  4. The dark alley was too cary to walk down alone.
  5. The clown at the circus was cary, but also funny.

Quotes

  • This cary feeling is necessary for us to grow and learn, and not be so afraid of something new. - Ginnifer Goodwin
  • I'm not cary, I'm just not interested in being involved with people who aren't positive and productive. - Will Smith
  • I think if you're a cary person, you get to be kind of a badass. - Emily V. Gordon

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