frightening
noun
the act of inspiring with fear
adjective
causing fear or dread or terror
“the awful war”
“an awful risk”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Frightening meaning
What does “frightening” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“frightening” is a noun and adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the act of inspiring with fear.