scary
scary
frightening or making you afraid
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scary with Russian translation
scary usage examples
Шторм выглядел страшным из окна.
The storm looked scary from the window.
Было страшно слышать шаги снаружи.
It was scary to hear footsteps outside.
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scary synonyms
What's the difference between scary / frightening / alarming / terrifying / spooky
страшный — frightening or making you afraid
The storm looked scary from the window.
Шторм выглядел страшным из окна.
basic word for something that makes you afraid
That movie was really scary.
Этот фильм был очень страшным.
more formal and slightly stronger than scary
The news was frightening.
Новости были пугающими.
suggests worry or danger, not just fear
There was an alarming rise in crime.
Был тревожный рост преступности.
much stronger than scary; causes extreme fear
It was a terrifying experience.
Это был ужасающий опыт.
informal; suggests a creepy, ghostly, or playful kind of fear
This old hallway looks spooky at night.
Этот старый коридор ночью выглядит жутковато.
describes appearance only, not the thing itself
He had a scary-looking mask.
У него была страшная на вид маска.
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How to pronounce scary and what this word means
scary translation: страшный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce scary
/ˈskeəri/
scary translation
страшный
scary examples
The storm looked scary from the window.
scary transcription
/ˈskeəri/, /ˈskɛri/
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scary meaning: what does it mean?
frightening or making you afraid
scary pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
scary is pronounced as /ˈskeəri/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
scary definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The storm looked scary from the window. Translation: Шторм выглядел страшным из окна.
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