Synonyms for frighteningly
- adverb
Most common
Definitions
- adv. 1
In a frightening or terrifying manner.
Example sentences
- terrifyingly Igor smiled the most terrifyingly evil smile.
- surprisingly Maria completed her homework surprisingly quickly.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| frighteningly | rising | |
| terrifyingly | rising | |
| scarily | steady | |
| surprisingly | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- scarily
- 12 letters
- surprisingly4, terrifyingly
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (surprisingly4 = 4 syllables).