scary
Translation
scary, frightening
Examples
That was a scary movie.
That was a scary film.
It's scary to walk alone at night.
It's scary to walk alone at night.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is scary (sth.) is frightening That movie is scary.
It is scary ((to-inf)) It is frightening to do (sth.) It is scary to swim in the ocean.
Similar Words
Synonyms: frightening, terrifying, spooky; Antonyms: comforting, reassuring
Etymology
From the verb 'scare' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-y'. 'Scare' comes from Old Norse 'skirra' (to frighten).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'scar' that a scary experience might leave on you.