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Scariest: meaning, definitions and examples

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scariest

 

[ ˈskɛr.i.əst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

fear or horror

The term 'scariest' is the superlative form of 'scary,' which describes something that induces fear, fright, or apprehension. It is often used to describe movies, stories, or situations that evoke intense feelings of horror or dread. The scariest things often linger in our minds, leading to a heightened sense of anxiety. Experiences deemed 'the scariest' can vary greatly from person to person, depending largely on individual fears and perceptions.

Synonyms

most alarming, most frightening, most terrifying.

Examples of usage

  • That was the scariest movie I've ever seen!
  • The scariest part of the haunted house was the ghost that jumped out.
  • She told the scariest ghost stories around the campfire.
  • For him, the scariest thought was being alone in the dark.

Translations

Translations of the word "scariest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais assustador

🇮🇳 सबसे डरावना

🇩🇪 am gruseligsten

🇮🇩 paling menakutkan

🇺🇦 найстрашніший

🇵🇱 najstraszniejszy

🇯🇵 最も恐ろしい

🇫🇷 le plus effrayant

🇪🇸 el más aterrador

🇹🇷 en korkunç

🇰🇷 가장 무서운

🇸🇦 الأكثر رعبًا

🇨🇿 nejděsivější

🇸🇰 najstrašnejší

🇨🇳 最可怕的

🇸🇮 najstrašnejši

🇮🇸 skræmmilegastur

🇰🇿 ең қорқынышты

🇬🇪 ყველაზე საშინელი

🇦🇿 ən qorxulu

🇲🇽 el más aterrador

Etymology

The word 'scary' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the word 'scar,' which meant to cause fear. The transition into 'scary' suggests an evolution in usage to describe something that elicits fear rather than just indicating the act of causing it. The superlative form 'scariest' emphasizes the extreme degree of fear experienced. Over the years, 'scary' has become particularly popular in the context of horror films, stories, and events that seek to evoke heightened feelings of suspense and terror. In modern culture, words associated with fear have gained even more prominence due to the rising popularity of horror genres in entertainment, leading to a collective understanding of what constitutes the 'scariest' experiences.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,141, 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.