frightening
/ˈfraɪtnɪŋ/
fright · en · ing
ˈfraɪt · n · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. making someone afraid or anxious
Significado en Español
aterrador, espantoso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đáng sợ, kinh hãi
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “frightening”:
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A
scary
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B
soothing
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C
calming
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D
comforting
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A — scary.
“frightening” means adj. making someone afraid or anxious
Common questions about “frightening”
What does “frightening” mean?
frightening — adj. making someone afraid or anxious. In Chinese: 令人害怕的.
How do you pronounce “frightening”?
frightening is pronounced /ˈfraɪtnɪŋ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: fright · en · ing.
Is “frightening” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. frightening appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
