Scaredest: meaning, definitions and examples
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scaredest
[ ˈskɛrdɪst ]
intensity of fear
Scaredest is a colloquial superlative form of scared. It describes the highest degree of fear that someone can experience. While not formally recognized in standard English grammar, it is often used informally in conversation and writing. The word conveys an intense feeling of fear that surpasses being merely scared or frightened.
Synonyms
extremely scared, most afraid, most frightened
Examples of usage
- I was the scaredest when I heard the thunder.
- She felt the scaredest watching that horror movie alone.
- He usually gets scared, but that night he was the scaredest.
Translations
Translations of the word "scaredest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais assustador
🇮🇳 सबसे डरा हुआ
🇩🇪 am meisten erschrocken
🇮🇩 paling takut
🇺🇦 найбільш наляканий
🇵🇱 najbardziej przerażony
🇯🇵 最も怖がっている
🇫🇷 le plus effrayé
🇪🇸 el más asustado
🇹🇷 en çok korkmuş
🇰🇷 가장 무서운
🇸🇦 الأكثر خوفًا
🇨🇿 nejvíce vyděšený
🇸🇰 najviac vystrašený
🇨🇳 最害怕的
🇸🇮 najbolj prestrašen
🇮🇸 mest hræddur
🇰🇿 ең қорқақ
🇬🇪 ყველაზე შეშინებული
🇦🇿 ən qorxulu
🇲🇽 el más asustado
Etymology
The word 'scared' comes from the Old Norse word 'skíra', meaning 'to frighten', and has evolved through the English language over centuries. The superlative form 'scaredest' is an example of informal language that has developed in colloquial usage. Although traditional grammar does not endorse the creation of superlative forms for all adjectives, many speakers employ it humorously or to emphasize extreme fear. This tendency can be seen in various informal contexts, particularly in spoken language among friends or in storytelling where dramatic effect is desired. Over time, such informal usages often reflect the creativity and flexibility of language.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,571, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.