adv
Meaning 1
In a scary manner.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
scarily
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adverb
Meaning 2
in an alarming manner
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- the disturbing thing about the Minister's behavior is that far from being artificial, it too often rings frighteningly true
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: frighteningly
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English scary Middle English -ly English -ly English scarily From scary + -ly.