Frightable

/ˈfraɪtəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being frightened or easily scared; able to be made afraid.

Etymology

From 'frighten' with the suffix '-able,' meaning capable of being frightened, following standard English word formation patterns for adjectives describing susceptibility to actions.

Kelly Says

All animals are frighable to some degree, but some creatures like rabbits and deer are extremely frighable, which helped them survive predators by being extra alert to danger.

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