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scarily Synonyms

Another word for scarily

Choosing another word for scarily depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

To a startling, astonishing, or extreme degree (often used informally to modify an adjective).

Usage Example

"The actor's impression of the famous politician was frighteningly accurate."

Strongest
frighteningly
Strong
uncannily
alarmingly
startlingly
shockingly
remarkably

• adverb (Context 2)

In a frightening, alarming, or eerie manner.

Usage Example

"The empty house echoed frighteningly in the middle of the night."

Strongest
frighteningly
terrifyingly
Strong
alarmingly
spookily
eerily
fearfully

Opposites of scarily

The opposite of scarily shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

reassuringly
comfortingly
calmingly
slightly
soothingly
mildly
moderately
pleasantly
See all opposites of scarily

• Nearby Words

scarer
scarf
scarifying
scarily
scariness
scarless
scarlet

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Scarily. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/scarily
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