Basic Details
Word: Frightened
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Feeling scared or afraid.
Synonyms: Afraid, scared, terrified, alarmed
Antonyms: Calm, fearless, unafraid
Idioms and Phrases
- Frightened out of ones wits: To be extremely scared. Example: "She was frightened out of her wits when she saw the spider in her room."
- Scared stiff: To be so frightened that one cannot move. Example: "He was scared stiff during the horror movie and couldnt even scream."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The frightened kitten hid under the bed during the thunderstorm.
Example 2: After watching the scary film, they all felt frightened and jumped at every noise.
Example 3: She was frightened when she heard a loud bang outside her window.
Fun Fact
The word "frightened" comes from the Old English word "fyrht," which means "to frighten." It connects to various words throughout history that describe fear and alarm.
Famous Quote
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." Franklin D. Roosevelt
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "frightened" mean?
a) Feeling excited
b) Feeling tired
c) Feeling scared
d) Feeling hungry
Answer: c) Feeling scared
2. Which of these is a synonym of "frightened"?
a) Calm
b) Unafraid
c) Terrified
d) Happy
Answer: c) Terrified
3. Which of these is an antonym of "frightened"?
a) Alarmed
b) Scared
c) Fearless
d) Afraid
Answer: c) Fearless
4. Which sentence uses "frightened" correctly?
a) The frightened dog ran away when it heard the fireworks.
b) The frightened tree grew tall in the forest.
c) The frightened sun shone brightly in the sky.
d) The frightened car raced down the road.
Answer: a) The frightened dog ran away when it heard the fireworks.
5. Which idiom means extremely scared?
a) Feeling blue
b) Frightened out of ones wits
c) As cool as a cucumber
d) Jumping for joy
Answer: b) Frightened out of ones wits
