English · Adjectives
scarier
/ˈskeəriər/
[/ˈskeəriər/]
comparative of scary
Beginneradjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'scary'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more scary than the other.
Example
This film is scarier than that one.
This film is scarier than that one.
Etymology
From 'scary' plus the comparative suffix '-er'. The final 'y' changes to 'i' before the suffix.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.