frightening
intermediateB1/ˈfraɪtənɪŋ/ · fright-en-ing
causing fear or alarm; terrifying.
Meanings
causing fear or alarm; terrifying.
ڈر یا خوف پیدا کرنے والا؛ خوفناک.
خوفناک
khaufnaak
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- frightening experience
- frightening noise
- frightening movie
Example Sentences
The frightening storm kept everyone awake all night.
خوفناک طوفان نے پوری رات سب کو جگائے رکھا.
Khaufnaak toofan ne poori raat sab ko jagaye rakha.
He watched a frightening film that left him trembling.
اس نے ایک خوفناک فلم دیکھی جو اسے لرزہ دے گئی.
Us ne aik khaufnaak film dekhi jo use larza de gayi.
The frightening tales she told were hard to forget.
اس نے جو خوفناک کہانیاں سنائیں وہ بھولنے والی نہیں تھیں.
Us ne jo khaufnaak kahaniyan sunain wo bhulne wali nahin thin.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'fright' like a sudden shock that can freeze you in fear.
Imagine a shadowy figure in a dark alley that makes your heart race.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خوف سے مزید نہ سوچوں میں، خواب دکھائے فطرت نے مجھ کو۔
Khauf se mazeed nah sochon mein, khwab dikhaye fitrat ne mujh ko.
I shall not think more from fear, nature has shown me dreams.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ڈر کا مقابلہ ہمت سے کرو.
Dar ka muqabla himmat se karo.
Face fear with courage.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "fritan" — to consume, to devour
First known use: 15th century
The word 'frightening' has evolved from its Old English roots indicating fear, ultimately deriving from the process of making someone feel intense fear.