transcription, транскрипция: [ fraɪtənɪŋ ]
If something is frightening , it makes you feel afraid, anxious, or nervous.
It was a very frightening experience and they were very courageous...
The number of youngsters involved in crime is frightening.
= alarming
ADJ
• fright‧en‧ing‧ly
The country is frighteningly close to possessing nuclear weapons.
ADV : usu ADV adj