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Definition frightening in American English

frightening adjective

adjective
/ˈfraɪt(ə)nɪŋ/
Example

It was supposed to be a horror film but it wasn't very frightening.

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1.1

used about things that make you feel nervous or worried

Example

It's frightening that someone like Adolf Hitler could come to power in a democratic election.

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Definition frightening in American English