affrightingly
|af-fright-ing-ly|
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/əˈfraɪtɪŋli/
(affright)
to scare
Etymology
Etymology Information
'affright' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'affrighten,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'frighten' meant 'to scare.'
Historical Evolution
'affrighten' transformed into the modern English word 'affright' and eventually became 'affrightingly' as an adverbial form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to scare or frighten,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'causing fear or terror.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that causes fear or terror.
The storm raged affrightingly through the night.
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Last updated: 2025/05/24 11:06