Scary

//ˈskɛə.ɹi//

Word Type

Adjective

Noun

Adverb

Adjective

The word "scary" can be used as adjective, noun, adverb and adjective.

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Derived Terms

Sunday scaries nonscary scaries scarily scariness scarisome scary devil monastery scary sharp scary-ass scarysome unscary

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Related Terms

alarm fright jumpy nervous

Similar Terms

alarming spoopy

Synonym Network

chilling frightening

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