Basic Details
Word: Frightening
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Causing fear or anxiety; scary.
Synonyms: Scary, terrifying, alarming
Antonyms: Comforting, reassuring, calm
Idioms and Phrases
- Frighten someone out of their wits: To scare someone very much, causing them to be extremely frightened. Example: "The horror movie frightened me out of my wits last night!"
- To give someone a fright: To suddenly scare someone. Example: "The loud noise in the attic gave me a fright!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: The haunted house attraction was so frightening that many visitors screamed in fear.
Example 2: We read a frightening story about a mysterious monster that lived in the woods.
Example 3: The sudden thunderstorm was frightening, making everyone rush indoors.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "frightening" comes from the Old English word "fryht," meaning "fear or terror"? It has been used for many centuries to describe things that scare people.
Famous Quote
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." Franklin D. Roosevelt
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "frightening" mean?
a) Making someone laugh
b) Causing fear or anxiety
c) Being very quiet
d) Being very brave
Answer: b) Causing fear or anxiety
2. Which of these is a synonym of "frightening"?
a) Comforting
b) Scary
c) Pleasant
d) Joyful
Answer: b) Scary
3. What is the antonym of "frightening"?
a) Disturbing
b) Alarming
c) Comforting
d) Shocking
Answer: c) Comforting
4. Which sentence uses "frightening" correctly?
a) The kitten looked frightening and fluffy.
b) The movie was frightening and made me jump.
c) The sun is frightening today.
d) My birthday party was frightening and fun.
Answer: b) The movie was frightening and made me jump.
5. Which idiom means to scare someone very much?
a) To give someone a fright
b) To take the plunge
c) To come out of one's shell
d) To touch base
Answer: a) To give someone a fright
