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Frighteningly: meaning, definitions and examples

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frighteningly

 

[ ˈfraɪt(ə)nɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe something that causes fear or alarm

In a way that is very alarming or terrifying. In a manner that instills fear or dread. In a manner that causes extreme anxiety or apprehension.

Synonyms

alarmingly, scarily, terrifyingly

Examples of usage

  • The horror movie was frighteningly realistic.
  • The roller coaster dropped frighteningly fast.
  • The news of the impending storm spread frighteningly quickly.

Translations

Translations of the word "frighteningly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 assustadoramente

🇮🇳 भयावह रूप से

🇩🇪 erschreckend

🇮🇩 menakutkan

🇺🇦 лякаюче

🇵🇱 przerażająco

🇯🇵 恐ろしく

🇫🇷 effrayamment

🇪🇸 aterradoramente

🇹🇷 korkunç bir şekilde

🇰🇷 무섭게

🇸🇦 بشكل مخيف

🇨🇿 děsivě

🇸🇰 strašidelne

🇨🇳 可怕地

🇸🇮 strašno

🇮🇸 hræðilega

🇰🇿 қорқынышты

🇬🇪 საშინლად

🇦🇿 dəhşətli

🇲🇽 aterradoramente

Etymology

The adverb 'frighteningly' is derived from the verb 'frighten', which has roots in Old English and Middle English. The suffix '-ingly' is added to create the adverb form. The word has been used in English language for centuries to describe actions or events that cause fear or alarm.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,495 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.