scary
word
/ˈskɛɹi/
SKAIR-ee
/skˈeəɹi/
SKAIR-ee
Definition
Something scary makes you feel afraid or nervous. It can describe real danger or just something that feels frightening, like a movie or a loud noise.
Usage & Nuances
Common in everyday speech and less formal than 'frightening' or 'terrifying'. 'Scary' is often used for movies, stories, situations, people, or thoughts: 'a scary movie', 'a scary moment'. Don't confuse it with 'scared', which describes how a person feels.
Spanish: aterrador - que da miedoPortuguese (BR): assustador - assustantePortuguese (PT): assustador - assustanteChinese (Simplified): 吓人的 - 可怕的Chinese (Traditional): 嚇人的 - 可怕的Hindi: डरावना - भयावहArabic: مخيف - مرعبBengali: ভয়ংকর - ভয়াবহRussian: страшныйJapanese: 怖い - おそろしいVietnamese: đáng sợKorean: 무서운Turkish: korkutucuUrdu: ڈراوناIndonesian: menakutkan
Example Sentences
That dog looks scary.
basic
I don't like scary movies.
basic
The dark room felt scary.
basic
It sounded scary at first, but it was actually pretty safe.
natural
Getting that call in the middle of the night was really scary.
natural
Honestly, the thought of starting over is kind of scary.
natural