Frightening Meaning
/ˈfɹaɪtənɪŋ/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjCausing fear; or capable of causing fear; scary.
adjAwful, terrible, very bad.
Sentence Examples
It is frightening beyond description.
But earthquakes are still as frightening as ever.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ storm made everyone stay inside.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The sound of the thunder was truly ____, shaking the windows and echoing through the empty house.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English frighten English -ing English frightening From frighten + -ing.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The Owl is flying high, frightening to the eye.
The Rattler is nearby, Cool is on the fly.
Danger is his business."
— 1966, “Cool McCool (theme song)”, Bernie Green (music) (Cool McCool (television series)), performed by Bob McFadden:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ storm made everyone stay inside.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The sound of the thunder was truly ____, shaking the windows and echoing through the empty house.