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scary
adjective \ˈsker-ē\
: causing fear
scar·i·erscar·i·est
Full Definition of SCARY
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: causing fright : alarming <a scary story>
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First Known Use of SCARY
1582
Related to SCARY
- Synonyms
- alarming, dire, direful, dread, dreadful, fearsome, forbidding, formidable, frightening, frightful, ghastly, hair-raising, horrendous, horrible, horrifying, intimidating, redoubtable, fearful, shocking, spine-chilling, terrible, terrifying
- Antonyms
- adventuresome, adventurous, audacious, bold, daring, dashing, gutsy, hardy, venturesome, venturous
SCARY Defined for Kids
scary
adjective \ˈsker-ē\
scar·i·erscar·i·est
Definition of SCARY for Kids
: causing fright <a scary movie>
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