hair-raising

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Adjective hair-raising has 1 sense

bloodcurdling, hair-raising, nightmarish - extremely alarming
Antonym: unalarming (indirect, via alarming)

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Hair-Raising

Definition

Adjective

Causing extreme fear, excitement, or astonishment; thrilling or alarming.

Sense 1

Describes something that causes intense fear or terror.

Example Sentence: The horror movie had a hair-raising climax that left the audience terrified.

Sense 2

Describes a thrilling or astonishing experience.

Example Sentence: The roller coaster ride was a hair-raising adventure that made my heart race.

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