scary

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\ ˈsker-ē

scarier; scariest

Definition of scary

1 : causing fright : alarming a scary story

2 : easily scared : timid

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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