Frightened
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfɹaɪtn̩d/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Frightened is an adjective meaning Afraid; suffering from fear.
Meaning
Afraid; suffering from fear.
More Meanings
- simple past and past participle of frighten
Example Sentences
The elephant was frightened by mice.
She looked very much frightened of the storm.
He tried to persuade Cicely to stay away from the ball-room for a fourth dance.[…]But she said she must go back, and when they joined the crowd again her partner was haled off with a frightened look to the royal circle, […].
Synonyms for frightened
Depending on context, synonyms include terrified, scared, panic-stricken, panicked, panicky, panic-struck.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include scared, afraid, terrified, panic-stricken, panicked, panicky.
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