frightening
Translation
frightening, scary, terrifying
Examples
It was a frightening experience.
It was a frightening experience.
The film was very frightening.
The movie was very frightening.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is frightening (sth.) is frightening The loud noise was frightening.
Similar Words
Synonyms: scary, terrifying, alarming; Antonyms: reassuring, comforting
Etymology
From the verb 'to frighten', which comes from Old English 'fyrhtan' (to terrify). The '-ing' suffix forms the adjective.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'fright' that is happen'-ing' right now, making the situation 'frightening'.