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Meaning of scarily
The primary meaning of "scarily" is in a way that causes fear or alarm.
Etymology of scarily
The word "scarily" is derived from the adjective "scary", which originated in the mid-19th century, and the adverbial suffix "-ly", which forms adverbs from adjectives.
Synonyms
frighteningly
alarmingly
terrifyingly
chillingly
spine-chillingly
hair-raisingly
fearfully
dauntingly
intimidatingly
threateningly
menacingly
ominously
forbiddingly
unsettlingly
disturbingly
unsettlingly
unnervingly
disquietingly
discomfortingly
unneringly
horribly
awfully
dreadfully
terribly
appallingly
shockingly
horrifyingly
petrifyingly
blood-curdlingly
Definitions
- In a frightening or alarming manner
- * To a degree that causes fear or alarm
Usage Examples
- The old mansion looked scarily abandoned, with broken windows and overgrown gardens.
- * The rollercoaster dropped scarily steeply, causing screams of excitement from the riders.
Antonyms
calmly
peacefully
serenely
gently
softly
quietly
mildly
moderately
slightly
barely
hardly
reassuringly
comfortingly
soothingly
calmly
tranquilly
composedly
collectedly
steadily
firmly
bravely
courageously