scariest
word · lemma: scary
Definition
The word used to describe something that is the most frightening or makes you feel more afraid than anything else.
Usage & Nuances
Superlative form of 'scary'; used when comparing at least three things. Often used with 'thing', 'movie', 'moment', etc. Not used for people behaving in a scary way ('creepiest' is more natural in that context). Informal, common in spoken English.
Spanish: más aterrador - más espantosoPortuguese (BR): mais assustadorPortuguese (PT): mais assustadorChinese (Simplified): 最可怕的Chinese (Traditional): 最可怕的Hindi: सबसे डरावनाArabic: الأكثر رعبًاBengali: সবচেয়ে ভয়ঙ্করRussian: самый страшныйJapanese: いちばん怖いVietnamese: đáng sợ nhấtKorean: 가장 무서운Turkish: en korkunçUrdu: سب سے ڈراؤناIndonesian: paling menakutkan
Example Sentences
This is the scariest movie I have ever seen.
basic
The scariest part was when the lights went out.
basic
He told the scariest story at the campfire.
basic
That was honestly the scariest roller coaster I've ever been on.
natural
What’s the scariest thing that’s ever happened to you?
natural
Honestly, that was the scariest moment of my life.
natural