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Meaning of frighteningly
The primary meaning of "frighteningly" is to a degree that causes fear or alarm.
Etymology of frighteningly
The word "frighteningly" has its roots in the verb "frighten," which comes from the Old English word "fryhtan," meaning to frighten or terrify, and the adverbial suffix "-ingly," which forms adverbs indicating manner or degree.
Synonyms
alarmingly
astonishingly
awesomely
chillingly
curiously
dauntingly
disturbingly
eerily
exceptionally
extraordinarily
frighteningly
hauntingly
impressively
intimidatingly
marvelously
peculiarly
remarkably
shockingly
spookily
startlingly
strikingly
surprisingly
terrifyingly
threateningly
unsettlingly
unusually
weirdly
Definitions
- To a degree that causes fear or alarm
- * In a way that is extremely or surprisingly bad
Usage Examples
- The old mansion was frighteningly dark and deserted.
- * The new policy is frighteningly similar to the one that failed last year.
Antonyms
calmingly
comfortingly
mildly
moderately
normally
predictably
reassuringly
safely
soothingly
unremarkably
calmly
quietly
peacefully
serenely
smoothly
steadily
uneventfully
unobtrusively
unremarkably