adv

frighteningly

Frighteningly (adv) means In a way that causes fear. Example: “The car swerved frighteningly close to the edge of the road.”

adv

In a way that causes fear.

"The car swerved frighteningly close to the edge of the road."

Used to intensify an adjective, meaning "surprisingly" or "to an alarming degree".

"She is frighteningly good at chess for someone so young."

How to use frighteningly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUsed before an adjective to mean either "in a scary way" or, more often, "surprisingly/alarmingly so".

Common pairings

frighteningly easy frighteningly accurate frighteningly close

Word forms

more frighteningly comparative, most frighteningly superlative

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Rhymes for frighteningly

kingly tingly lovingly amazingly willingly seemingly mockingly knowingly alarmingly annoyingly strikingly shockingly

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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.