scarily

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scar·y

(skâr′ē)

adj. scar·i·er, scar·i·est

1. Causing fright or alarm.

2. Easily scared; very timid.

scar′i·ly adv.

scar′i·ness n.

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scarily

(ˈskɛərɪlɪ)

adv

1. in a scary or frightening manner

2. in a timid or easily frightened manner

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scarily - in an alarming manner; "the disturbing thing about the Minister's behavior is that far from being artificial, it too often rings frighteningly true"

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