What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Frighteningly vs Scaringly - What's the difference?

frighteningly | scaringly |

As adverbs the difference between frighteningly and scaringly

is that frighteningly is in a frightening or terrifying manner while scaringly is in a manner that scares; frighteningly.

frighteningly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a frightening or terrifying manner.
  • Very; beyond usual expectation so as to cause surprise or concern.
  • *{{quote-magazine, date=2013-06-22, volume=407, issue=8841, page=76, magazine=(The Economist)
    • , title= Snakes and ladders , passage=Risk is everywhere.

    Synonyms

    * (in a frightening manner) terrifyingly * (beyond usual expectation) surprisingly

    scaringly

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a manner that scares; frighteningly.