Frighteningly

/ˈfɹaɪtənɪŋli/ adverb

In a way that causes fear or terror; very scary or alarming.

From 'frighten' (from Old English 'fyrhtan,' to fear) plus '-ing' (present participle) plus '-ly' (adverb suffix). The compound developed in Middle English.

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