scarier; scariest
1
: causing fright : alarming
a scary story
3
: feeling alarm or fright : frightened
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Examples of scary in a Sentence
a scary movie that gave the child nightmares for weeks afterwards
a scary horse who spooked and kicked at its own shadow
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Just about every scary shot the movie has to offer appears in the trailer — including a super-freaky one where half a dozen Death Angels (as these all-ears aliens are called) race down a skyscraper to terrorize Samira and Eric.
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 27 June 2024
Compared to players like Cleveland Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley, Sarr can be scary if his offensive output matches his defensive.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 25 June 2024
Boyd Lake Rangers responded to a scary situation last Friday night where 7 paddle boarders fell into the water after dark.
—Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 25 June 2024
On Tuesday, June 25, the regional theme park company announced its scariest season yet with Fright Fest Extreme – Presented by SNICKERS.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 27 June 2024
Compared to players like Cleveland Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley, Sarr can be scary if his offensive output matches his defensive.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 25 June 2024
Boyd Lake Rangers responded to a scary situation last Friday night where 7 paddle boarders fell into the water after dark.
—Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 25 June 2024
On Tuesday, June 25, the regional theme park company announced its scariest season yet with Fright Fest Extreme – Presented by SNICKERS.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024
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“Scary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scary. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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scary
adjective
ˈske(ə)r-ē 
ˈska(ə)r-
scarier; scariest
1
: causing fright : alarming
a scary movie
2
: easily scared : timid
3
: feeling alarm or fright : scared, frightened
scary feeling
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