frighteningly
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for frighteningly, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adv — In a way that causes fear.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
scarily
How to use frighteningly
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
frighteningly easy
frighteningly accurate
frighteningly close
Frequently asked questions
What does “frighteningly” mean?
The word “frighteningly” means in a way that causes fear. In plain terms, used before an adjective to mean either "in a scary way" or, more often, "surprisingly/alarmingly so".
How do you use “frighteningly” in a sentence?
Here is “frighteningly” used in a sentence: “The car swerved frighteningly close to the edge of the road.”
What part of speech is “frighteningly”?
“Frighteningly” is an adverb.
How many meanings does “frighteningly” have?
“Frighteningly” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in a way that causes fear.