Frightened (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation; "became panicky as the snow deepened"; "felt panicked before each exam"; "trying to keep back the panic-stricken crowd"; "the terrified horse bolted".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The little girl was frightened by the thunderstorm and clung to her mother's hand.
- The news of the impending layoff had him frightened about his financial future.
- She became frightened as the stranger approached her in the isolated parking lot.
- The frightened expression on the child's face testified to the traumatic event he had witnessed.
- As the storm intensified, the frightened crew struggled to keep the ship afloat.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Made afraid; "the frightened child cowered in the corner"; "too shocked and scared to move".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The frightened tourists clung to each other in the eerie dark alley.
- Her frightened eyes darted around the room as she heard the strange noises.
- The frightened child cowered in the corner, trembling with fear after the loud thunderclap.
- After witnessing the car accident, the frightened driver was too shaken to speak.
- The frightened residents of the neighborhood stayed indoors during the violent storm.