adjective#9,946 by frequency
frightening
/ˈfɹaɪtənɪŋ/
Causing fear; or capable of causing fear; scary; Awful, terrible, very bad
- comparative
- more frightening
- superlative
- most frightening
Meanings
- 1
Causing fear; or capable of causing fear; scary
This movie is frightening to the children.
Tatoeba · Source_VOA · CC BY 2.0 FR
It was the most frightening experience I had ever had.
Tatoeba · glossboss · CC BY 2.0 FR
- 2
Awful, terrible, very bad