Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

scary

[skair-ee] / ˈskɛər i /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

More evidence that it might be getting scary?

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

They know how to feel it, and it feels scary.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

"Sometimes it is quite scary as an artist to see that's the way things are going," he explains.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Because we were so comfortable with each other by that point, the conversation didn’t feel scary or awkward.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

A lot of scary things happen to them.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones




Vocabulary lists containing scary


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "scary" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com