Synonyms for

Frighteningly

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

Definition

Frighteningly means in a way that causes fear or alarm.

Synonyms & similar words

scarily terrifyingly scarily horribly awfully shockingly alarming intimidatingly hauntingly spookily startlingly creepily ghastly eerie petrifyingly menacingly hair-raisingly chillingly unsettlingly disturbingly dauntingly

Example sentences

  1. The haunted house was frighteningly dark and full of spooky noises.
  2. The roller coaster ride was so fast and thrilling, it made my heart beat frighteningly fast.
  3. The horror movie was so scary that I had to cover my eyes and hide frighteningly under the blanket.
  4. The thunderstorm frightened the children, and they ran frighteningly fast to seek shelter.
  5. The ghostly figure appeared in the mirror, and it moved frighteningly closer and closer.

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