scary

Word parts

scare + -y

Pronunciation

• (UK) enPR: skâr'ē IPA ^(key): /ˈskɛəri/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈskɛəri/ or /ˈskɛri/

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Adjective

Positive scary

Comparative scarier

Superlative scariest

1. Scary things are things that scare you.
   • Synonym: frightening

   Lots of people think spiders and ghosts are very scary.