What does SCARY mean?

Scary 1. Parts of Speech

Adjective

2. Definitions

• Causing fear or alarm; frightening (source: KoalaChat).

3. Pronunciations

• US: /ˈskɛri/
• UK: /ˈskɛri/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "scary" originated from the word "scare" in the late 16th century. It is commonly used to describe something that causes fear or alarm (source: KoalaChat).

5. Synonyms

• Frightening
• Creepy
• Spooky
• Terrifying
• Horrible

6. Related Words

• Fears
• Chill
• Dread
• Horror
• Haunt

7. Example Sentences

• "The horror movie was too scary for the children to watch."
• "The haunted house was a scary place to be."
• "The dark alley looked scary at night."