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