- superlative of scary.
scariest
Example Sentences
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KAMPALA, Uganda—The scariest thing about the Ebola strain ripping through East Africa this year might be rather surprising: It isn’t quite as lethal as those in earlier outbreaks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Anastasiia has lived through years of war - but Wednesday was her "scariest night" since the start of Russia's full-scale war on Ukraine in February 2022, she says.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
"And the scariest thing is for the children. My children are just very afraid."
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
Without my boyfriend’s paycheck buffering our vibes-based accounting, it was time to face the scariest part of managing your money: the spending audit.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 31, 2026
The scariest part, though, is definitely getting by the final bag.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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