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Scarily - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Scarily means in a frightening or alarming manner. It describes something that causes fear or unease, often used to emphasize how shocking or unsettling an action or situation is.

scarily

/ˈskɛrəli/ /ˈskɛərɪli/

Definition:

In a frightening or alarming manner.

Synonyms:

terrifyingly, frighteningly, horrifyingly, alarmingly

Part of Speech:

adverb

Antonyms:

reassuringly, comfortingly

Common Collocations:

scarily accurate, scarily similar, scarily quiet, scily fast

Derivatives:

scare, scary, scared

Usage Tips:

Use "scarily" to describe actions or situations that evoke fear or unease.

Common Phrases:

scarily enough, scily close, scily real

Etymology:

Derived from "scary," which comes from "scare," of Old Norse origin ("skirra").

Examples:

  • 1. The movie was scarily realistic.
  • 2. Her voice sounded scily familiar yet unsettling.
  • 3. The abandoned house looked scily dark at night.
  • 4. He moved scily fast through the shadows.

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