frightsome

English

Etymology

From fright +‎ -some. Cognate with Scots frichtsom (“frightsome”).

Adjective

frightsome (comparative more frightsome, superlative most frightsome)

  1. Marked by fright or frightfulness; frightening; frightful; fearful; causing fear.

Derived terms

  • frightsomely
  • frightsomeness
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