Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: frightened
IPA transcription: [fɹ'aɪtənd]
Pronunciations of frightened
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adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: frightened, scared
    Meaning: made afraid; "the frightened child cowered in the corner"; "too shocked and scared to move"
  • Synonyms: panicky, panicked, panic-stricken, panic-struck, terrified, frightened
    Meaning: thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation; "became panicky as the snow deepened"; "felt panicked before each exam"; "trying to keep back the panic-stricken crowd"; "the terrified horse bolted"
Usage examples
  • I was frightened.
  • Sometimes she frightened me.
  • "I'm not frightened," said Kitty.
  • But don't be frightened, Estralla.
  • They were frightened and disgusted.
  • "Don't be very frightened, Marilla.
  • You can guess how frightened she was!
  • Grannie must have frightened her dreadfully.
  • So far, I was surprised, but not frightened.
  • For you were frightened; you couldn't speak.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording George V, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Cat, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Julius Caesar, License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Wilmington insurrection of 1898, License CC BY-SA 4.0
4. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording 1968 Illinois earthquake, License CC BY-SA 4.0