FRIGHTENINGLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does frighteningly mean? 

• FRIGHTENINGLY (adverb)
  The adverb FRIGHTENINGLY has 1 sense:

1. in an alarming manner

  Familiarity information: FRIGHTENINGLY used as an adverb is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• FRIGHTENINGLY (adverb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

In an alarming manner

Synonyms:

frighteningly; scarily

Context example:

the disturbing thing about the Minister's behavior is that far from being artificial, it too often rings frighteningly true

Pertainym:

frightening (causing fear or dread or terror)