Definition of «scary»

The word "scary" has a few different meanings, but generally it refers to something that is frightening or causes fear. It can describe a situation, person, thing, or event that makes someone feel afraid, anxious, or nervous. Scary things might include horror movies, spiders, thunderstorms, or anything else that elicits a sense of dread or terror in an individual.

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The horror movie I watched last night was really scary.
I have a phobia of spiders, so seeing one in my bedroom was really scary for me.
The haunted house during Halloween was filled with scary props and people dressed up as zombies.
As a child, I had a scary experience when I got lost in a large crowd during a carnival.
The dark and empty street at night gave me a scary feeling as I walked alone.
Hearing strange noises coming from the attic late at night was definitely a scary experience for me.
The roller coaster ride was thrilling but also quite scary, especially when it went upside down.
I watched a really scary documentary about serial killers, and it gave me chills down my spine.
A sudden loud thunder and lightning during a storm can be scary, especially for young children.
Some people find clowns scary, but I've never understood why.

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There are all kinds of scary things in a public bathroom. (thesuperdogblog.com)
Giving birth can be a very scary thing for a newly pregnant, first time mom. (checkpregnancy.com)
Sleeping alone in his crib isn't as scary for your baby if you are in the same room with him all night. (thetoddle.com)
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Definition of «scary»

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