adv
frighteningly
Frighteningly (adv) means In a way that causes fear. Example: “The car swerved frighteningly close to the edge of the road.”
adv
1
In a way that causes fear.
"The car swerved frighteningly close to the edge of the road."
2
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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more frighteningly
- Superlative
- most frighteningly
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Synonyms
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scarily
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.
