Scary synonyms
skâr'ē
Category:
(Informal) Very bad or unpleasant
The definition of dreadful is terrible, shocking or very disturbing.
The definition of creepy is scary or causing fear.
(Now Rare) Frightened; timid
Very great in scope or importance:
Worthy of respect or honor.
Foreshadowing evil or disaster; ominous.
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Of, like, or suggesting a spook or spooks; weird; eerie
(Informal) Unpleasant; annoying
Mysterious, uncanny, or weird, esp. in such a way as to frighten or disturb
Arousing fear, dread, or alarm:
Of, like, or characteristic of a ghost; spectral
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Able or quick to apprehend or understand
Causing horror, shock, or dismay
The definition of dire is something so bad or scary that it causes distress or terror.
encouraging (antonym)
Auspicious, or bringing good luck
Causing apprehension, fear or alarm; frightening
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Of a formidable nature; terrific
(colloq.) timid
calming (antonym)
frightening, terrifying
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Causing or likely to cause shivering; chilling; terrifying
Characterized by shuddering motions.
strange (related)
freaky (related)
naughty (related)
Of or like hair
wierd (related)
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depressing (related)
silly (related)
stupid (related)
weird (related)
horrible (related)
funny (related)
boring (related)
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