Definitions
- Describing something that is likely to cause fear or anxiety. - Referring to a situation or object that is alarming or unsettling. - Talking about a person or animal that is intimidating or threatening.
- Describing something that causes fear or terror. - Referring to a situation or event that is scary or alarming. - Talking about a person or animal that is dangerous or threatening.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe things that cause fear or anxiety.
- 2Both words can be used to describe situations, objects, or people.
- 3Both words are adjectives that modify nouns.
- 4Both words convey a sense of danger or threat.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Frightening is generally considered a stronger word than scaresome and conveys a greater sense of terror or danger.
- 2Connotation: Scaresome has a slightly playful or humorous connotation, while frightening is more serious and straightforward.
- 3Usage: Scaresome is often used in informal or colloquial contexts, while frightening can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
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Remember this!
Scaresome and frightening are synonyms that describe things that cause fear or anxiety. However, frightening is a stronger and more serious word that is more commonly used in both British and American English. Scaresome, on the other hand, has a slightly playful or humorous connotation and is mainly used in informal or colloquial contexts.
