Word SCARY: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

scary

🇺🇸 [ˈskɛri]

Meanings

Causing fear, fright, or unease. Something that is described as scary often has elements that are disturbing, unsettling, or difficult to explain, creating a sense of anxiety or fear.

Examples

• The haunted house was so scary that I couldn't go inside.
• The scary movie made me jump several times.
• It was a scary moment when we lost connection in the storm.

Synonyms

frightening • terrifying • spooky

Antonyms

harmless • safe • pleasant