frighteningly

ADVERB

fiercely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

angrily boldly brutally ferociously forcefully frantically furiously madly mightily passionately savagely severely vehemently viciously wildly

WEAK

awfully forcibly frenziedly hard horribly impetuously in a frenzy irresistibly like cats and dogs maleficiently malevolently malignly monstrous no holds barred riotously roughly stormily tempestuously terribly threateningly tigerishly tooth and nail turbulently uncontrollably venomously with bared teeth

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calmly gently

WEAK

kindly mildly quietly tamely

Example Sentences

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Now that AI is frighteningly good at so many things, Elm revived the challenge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

But while his fever eventually lifted, frighteningly intense cognitive symptoms descended.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

The Indian opener is in frighteningly good form and will have plenty of opportunity to go big on friendly, run-drenched pitches at home in India.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

Candy prices are frighteningly high this Halloween, with consumers getting less value in their candy bags, according to commodities consultant Judy Ganes of JGanes Consulting.

From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025

She was frighteningly strong, half pulling, half carrying me toward the piano as I kicked the throw rugs under my feet.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan

frighteningly

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