Scary

usgb/ˈskeri/
adjective

Causing fear or terror.

That movie is really scary!
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Often appears as...

  • scary movie
  • scary story
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Describing Entertainment

Used when talking about books, films, or games that are intended to frighten you.

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The ghost tour was really scary and exciting!
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Hyperbole Expressions

People often use 'scary' for mild fear or thrill, not always genuine terror.

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Riding that roller coaster was scary but so much fun!
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Intensity Matters

Can be used with adverbs to convey different levels of fear caused by something.

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It was just a tiny spider, but she found it extremely scary.
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