Definition

In a way that causes fear or is frightening.

Example

The monster roared fearsomely, sending shivers down everyone's spine.

Conversation

Did you see that movie with the dragon?

Yeah, it was fearsomely intense!

I couldn't believe how realistic the special effects were.

Right? They really brought the dragon to life in a fearsomely exciting way.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fearsomely → It is formed from "fear" (from Old English "fǣr", meaning a feeling of anxiety or dread) and the suffix "-some" (meaning characterized by or causing). The word "fearsomely" means in a manner that causes fear or dread.

Memory Tip

Think of the feeling of 'fear' and how something 'causes' that feeling ('-some'). This helps you remember that 'fearsomely' describes something done in a way that inspires fear.

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