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frighteningly
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in a manner that causes intense fear
Examples
The shadow moved frighteningly across the wall, making her freeze.
His laughter echoed frighteningly in the empty hallway.
1.1
used to emphasize how shocking or disturbing a situation is
Examples
Frighteningly, the town's water supply had been poisoned for days.
Frighteningly, no one noticed the gas leak until it was too late.
1.2
in a way that forces someone or something to flee or retreat out of fear
Examples
The wolf snarled frighteningly, driving the hikers back down the trail.
She slammed the door frighteningly, startling the stray cat away.
Lexical Tree
frighteningly
frightening
frighten
