frightsome en · ADJ
Etymology
From fright + -some. Cognate with Scots frichtsom (“frightsome”). Compare also German furchtsam.
Meanings
- Marked by fright or frightfulness; frightening; frightful; fearful; causing fear.
- Feeling fright; afraid; frightened.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most frightsome | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more frightsome | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |