Showing results for scariest. Search instead for smeariest.

scariest

ADJECTIVE

frightening, terrifying

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alarming chilling creepy eerie hairy horrifying intimidating shocking spooky

WEAK

bloodcurdling hair-raising horrendous spine-chilling unnerving

Antonyms

STRONGEST

normal

WEAK

calming encouraging soothing

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.

The girls' school said on Facebook that the "scariest face of war is the children's lives it takes".

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Prime Minister Boris Johnson being taken into intensive care after he was diagnosed with Covid was "one of the scariest" moments he had on the airwaves, he admitted.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The scariest thing for the rest of the NFL is that these Seahawks might not soften up anytime soon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

“The scariest part is not having catastrophic coverage,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

“The scariest thing I can think of is something bad happening to one of you. That’s why I have to give punishments.”

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce