scary
pronunciation
How to pronounce scary in British English:
UK [ˈskeəri]
How to pronounce scary in American English:
US [ˈskeri]
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- Adjective:
- so scary as to cause chills and shudders
Word Origin
- scary (adj.)
- also scarey, "terrifying," 1580s, from scare (n.) + -y (2). Meaning "easily frightened, subject to scares" is from 1800. Related: Scarier; scariest.
Synonym
Example
- 1. That 's a scary thing for a parent .
- 2. It can seem a bit scary - and some families are hit really hard .
- 3. By taking the action your mind gets the proof that whatever you feared wasn 't really that scary .
- 4. It may seem scary at first , but in fact not riding is more likely to send you to an early grave .
- 5. For those who like political thrillers , this is one of the season 's best : scary , informative and , alas , eminently believable .