Frighteningly

adv

adv ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a frightening or terrifying manner.
  2. 2
    Very; beyond usual expectation so as to cause surprise or concern.

    "The pitcher that was set before me was frighteningly large."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a terrifying manner wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
scarilysurprisinglysurprisinglyterrifyinglyterrifyingly

Example

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"Paul heard a frighteningly loud bang on the door."

Etymology

From frightening + -ly.

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