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Scariest

Adjective / ˈskeri:ʌst / Another word for scariest — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

causing fear or alarm; frightening

Synonyms & similar words

shivery shuddery chilling scarey scary terrifying frightening spine-chilling hair-raising creepy eerie haunting macabre horrible horrifying shocking alarming petrifying chilling disturbing unsettling ghastly gruesome bloodcurdling nightmarish

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Example sentences

  1. The scariest movie I've ever watched gave me nightmares for days.
  2. The haunted house was the scariest thing I've ever experienced.
  3. The scariest part of Halloween is going to a dark and creepy haunted house.
  4. The scariest thing about going camping is encountering a bear in the woods.
  5. The scariest moment of my life was when I thought I lost my little brother at the mall.

Quotes

  • The scariest moment is always just before you start.
  • The scariest moment of any adventure is just before you start.
  • The scariest moment in any thriller is when the hero is cornered with no way out - and the villain closes in.

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