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scarier

 

[ ˈskeər.i.ər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing fear

Scarier is the comparative form of scary, which describes something that causes fear or anxiety. It indicates a greater degree of fear than the adjective 'scary.' This term is often used in contexts such as movies, stories, or situations that evoke fear. A scarier experience would be one that elicits a stronger emotional reaction than a merely scary one.

Synonyms

alarming, dreadful, frightening, hair-raising, terrifying

Examples of usage

  • That haunted house was scarier than I expected.
  • The sequel to the horror movie was scarier than the original.
  • I thought the book was scarier than the film adaptation.
  • The ghost story he told was much scarier than the last one.

Translations

Translations of the word "scarier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais assustador

🇮🇳 ज्यादा डरावना

🇩🇪 gruseliger

🇮🇩 lebih menakutkan

🇺🇦 страшніший

🇵🇱 bardziej przerażający

🇯🇵 より恐ろしい

🇫🇷 plus effrayant

🇪🇸 más aterrador

🇹🇷 daha korkutucu

🇰🇷 더 무서운

🇸🇦 أكثر رعبًا

🇨🇿 strašidelnější

🇸🇰 strašidelnejší

🇨🇳 更可怕的

🇸🇮 bolj strašljiv

🇮🇸 skrætnari

🇰🇿 одан да қорқынышты

🇬🇪 მეტად საშიში

🇦🇿 daha qorxulu

🇲🇽 más aterrador

Etymology

The word 'scary' is derived from the verb 'scare,' which has its origins in the late 14th century, coming from the Middle English term 'scaren' or 'scharen,' meaning to frighten or cause fear. The root can be traced further back to the Old Norse 'skera,' meaning to cut or separate. This evolution reflects the gradual shift from a physical action to one that evokes emotional distress or fear. The comparative form 'scarier' emerged as the English language developed its system of comparative adjectives, which often involves adding 'er' to base adjectives. The usage of 'scarier' has become prominent in modern contexts, particularly in popular culture, where horror films and literature frequently invoke themes of fear and suspense. Over time, the concept of what is considered 'scary' has evolved, influenced by societal changes, technological advancements, and changes in storytelling techniques.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,429, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.