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SCARILY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does scarily mean? 

SCARILY (adverb)
  The adverb SCARILY has 1 sense:

1. in an alarming mannerplay

  Familiarity information: SCARILY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


SCARILY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

In an alarming manner

Synonyms:

frighteningly; scarily

Context example:

the disturbing thing about the Minister's behavior is that far from being artificial, it too often rings frighteningly true

Pertainym:

scary (provoking fear terror)


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