- frightening (Adj.)
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frightening (Adj.)
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frightening — adj. 1) frightening to + inf. (it s frightening to even contemplate such a possibility) 2) frightening that + clause (it s frightening that a war could break out at any time) * * * [ fraɪtnɪŋ] frightening that + clause (it s frightening that a… … Combinatory dictionary
frightening — adj. VERBS ▪ be, feel, look, seem, sound ▪ become, get ▪ The situation was getting frightening … Collocations dictionary
frightening — fright|en|ing [ˈfraıtn ıŋ] adj making you feel afraid or nervous = ↑scary ▪ That s a frightening thought. ▪ Going into hospital can be very frightening for a child. ▪ It was the most frightening experience of my life. it is frightening (to do… … Dictionary of contemporary English
frightening — [[t]fra͟ɪtənɪŋ[/t]] ADJ GRADED If something is frightening, it makes you feel afraid, anxious, or nervous. It was a very frightening experience and they were very courageous... The number of youngsters involved in crime is frightening. Syn:… … English dictionary
frightening*/ — [ˈfraɪt(ə)nɪŋ] adj making you feel afraid, nervous, or worried a frightening noise/thought/experience[/ex] It was supposed to be a horror film but it wasn t very frightening.[/ex] It s frightening that people like him get elected.[/ex]… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
frightening — fright·en·ing || fraɪtnɪŋ adj. scary, terrifying fright·en || fraɪtn v. scare, alarm; cause to run away; intimidate … English contemporary dictionary
frighten — v.tr. 1 fill with fright; terrify (was frightened at the bang; is frightened of dogs). 2 (foll. by away, off, out of, into) drive or force by fright (frightened it out of the room; frightened them into submission; frightened me into agreeing).… … Useful english dictionary
scarey — adj. scary, frightening, causing fear; timid, frightened easily scar·y || skerɪ / skeÉ™rɪ adj. frightening, causing fear; timid, frightened easily (also spelled scarey) … English contemporary dictionary
scarier — adj. scary, frightening, causing fear; timid, frightened easily scar·y || skerɪ / skeÉ™rɪ adj. frightening, causing fear; timid, frightened easily (also spelled scarey) … English contemporary dictionary
scariest — adj. scary, frightening, causing fear; timid, frightened easily scar·y || skerɪ / skeÉ™rɪ adj. frightening, causing fear; timid, frightened easily (also spelled scarey) … English contemporary dictionary
frightful — adj. see frightening * * * [ fraɪtf(ə)l] see frightening … Combinatory dictionary
