Frightensome
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Characterized by frightening; inducing fear; scary
"He must think I led him on, taking that ride with him and all, and talking to him so free. I'm sorry enough, for I did like him, he's so good to mother, and he prays so beautifully. He is a Christian, if he is so frightensome sometimes."
Example
More examples"He must think I led him on, taking that ride with him and all, and talking to him so free. I'm sorry enough, for I did like him, he's so good to mother, and he prays so beautifully. He is a Christian, if he is so frightensome sometimes."
Etymology
From frighten + -some.
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