Frighteningly: meaning, definitions and examples
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frighteningly
[ ˈfraɪt(ə)nɪŋli ]
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
Word origin
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.