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单词 hair raising
释义
(adjective) 
Definition
very frightening or exciting
hair-raising rides at funfairs
Synonyms
frightening
The latest crime statistics are frightening.
shocking
alarming
The disease has spread at an alarming rate.
thrilling
a thrilling encounter with wildlife in its natural state
exciting
terrifying
one of the most terrifying diseases known to man
startling
His hair was dyed a startling black.
horrifying
scary (informal)
I think prison is going to be a scary thing for Harry.
breathtaking
The house has breathtaking views from every room.
creepy (informal)
This place is really creepy at night.
petrifying
spine-chilling
There was a spine-chilling scream.
bloodcurdling

Additional synonyms

in the sense of alarming
The disease has spread at an alarming rate.
Synonyms
frightening,
shocking,
scaring,
disturbing,
distressing,
terrifying,
appalling,
startling,
dreadful,
horrifying,
menacing,
intimidating,
dismaying,
scary (informal),
fearful,
daunting,
fearsome,
unnerving,
hair-raising,
bloodcurdling
in the sense of breathtaking
Definition
causing awe or excitement
The house has breathtaking views from every room.
Synonyms
amazing,
striking,
exciting,
brilliant,
dramatic,
stunning (informal),
impressive,
thrilling,
overwhelming,
magnificent,
astonishing,
sensational,
eye-popping (informal),
awesome,
wondrous (archaic, literary),
awe-inspiring,
jaw-dropping,
heart-stirring
in the sense of creepy
Definition
causing a feeling of fear or disgust
This place is really creepy at night.
Synonyms
disturbing,
threatening,
frightening,
terrifying,
weird,
forbidding,
horrible,
menacing,
unpleasant,
scary (informal),
sinister,
ominous,
eerie,
macabre,
nightmarish,
hair-raising,
awful

Nearby words of
hair-raising

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  • haircut

Synonyms of 'hair-raising'

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