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frighteningly

/ˈfraɪt.nɪŋ.li/
fright · en · ing · ly
Adjective:frightening
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• adverb

1

In a manner that causes fear, anxiety, or alarm.

Example

"The storm clouds gathered frighteningly fast over the coastal village."

2

To an extreme, startling, or unsettling degree.

Example

"The actor's portrayal of the historical figure was frighteningly accurate."

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• Rhymes for frighteningly

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frightened
frightening
frighteningly
frightful
frightfully
frightfulness

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Frighteningly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/frighteningly
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