frightening
pronunciation
How to pronounce frightening in British English:
UK [ˈfraɪtnɪŋ]
How to pronounce frightening in American English:
US [ˈfraɪtnɪŋ]
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- Noun:
- to inspire with fear
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- Adjective:
- causing fear or dread or terror
Word Origin
- frightening (adj.)
- 1715, present participle adjective from frighten (v.). Related: Frighteningly.
Example
- 1. I remember most vividly the frightening pace of the lectures .
- 2. Official advice is often frightening .
- 3. The rise of china 's banks is stunning and a little frightening .
- 4. Which brings me to the book 's last and most frightening tip .
- 5. For a year I had worked to make this creature , but now it looked terrible and frightening .