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Meaning of frightensome | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR C1

Definitions

Characterized by frightening; inducing fear; scary

Examples

“He must think⟳ I led him on, taking that ride⟳ with him and all, and talking to him so free. I'm sorry enough, for I did like⟳ him, he's so good to mother, and he prays so beautifully. He is a Christian, if he is so frightensome sometimes.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

frightful frightfull frightfuller frightless frightly frightsome

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