Frightening Definition

adjective

Causing fear; of capable of causing fear; scary.

The frightening scientist lived in an old shack.
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(figuratively) Awful, terrible, very bad.

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verb

Present participle of frighten.

The scientist was frightening the timid children.
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Origin of Frightening

Frightening Sentence Examples

  • All this talk about bears was frightening her.

  • I don't care how frightening it will be, I want to go ahead.

  • Something is frightening you.

  • Apparently he found the idea of jail less frightening than the huge dog.

  • You'd see less wildlife if you were walking - making more frightening noises to the animals.

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Words Starting With

FFRFRI

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GNGING

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Words Starting With F and Ending With G

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11 Letter Words11 Letter Words Starting With F11 Letter Words Ending With G