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Frightening
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Simple meaning
What does Frightening mean?
Causing fear.
Dictionary definition
Causing fear or making someone feel afraid.
Example sentences
Frightening in a sentence
easy
The dark hallway looked frightening.
medium
A loud crash can be frightening.
hard
A frightening scene can make a story feel tense without being unsafe for readers.
Synonyms
Words like Frightening
scaryCausing fear.
frightenRelated word that supports the meaning of frightening.
Antonyms
Opposite words
comfortingMaking someone feel safe or calm.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to frightening, depending on context.
Word family
Frightening word family
Base word
frightening
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does frightening mean?
Frightening means causing fear.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to frightening?
Scary is close in meaning to frightening in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of frightening?
Comforting contrasts with frightening.
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