scary (ˈskeri)
adjective · Beginner · Emotions & Feelings
🔊 ˈskeri
Meaning
Meaning: causing fear
Frightening; making someone feel afraid.
Examples
🗣 They watched a scary movie at night.
Etymology
From ‘scare’, from Old Norse ‘skirra’, plus ‘-y’.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes things that cause fear, like films or stories.
Tags: emotion, fear