Definition

More frightening or causing more fear than something else.

Example

The movie was scarier than I expected.

Conversation

Did you see that new horror movie last night?

Yes, I did! It was even scarier than I expected.

I know, right? The jump scares were the worst!

Totally! I couldn't sleep afterward because it was so intense.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Scarier → It is formed from "scary" (from the Old English "scearu", meaning fright or fear) and the suffix "-er" (meaning more). The word "scarier" means more frightening or causing more fear than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'more frightening' — 'scary' describes fear, and '-er' indicates a comparison, so scarier means it causes even more fear.

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