frighteningly
verbHow many syllables in frighteningly?
There are 4 syllables in the word frighteningly.How to pronounce frighteningly:
Definition of frighteningly:
- frighteningly (verb):
- to make afraid terrify
Synonyms for frighteningly:
affright
alarm
amaze
appal
distract
fright
horrify
panic
scare
scarify
shake
shock
spook
startle
terrify
terrorize
Antonyms for frighteningly:
caringly
comfortingly
commiseratively
compassionately
encouragingly
gently
hearteningly
heartwarmingly
helpfully
inspiritingly
kindlily
kindly
lovingly
peacefully
protectively
reassuringly
relaxingly
relievingly
restfully
solicitously
soothingly
supportively
sympathetically
tenderly
understandingly
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