hair-raising

The word “hair-raising” has 3 syllables: hair-rais-ing.

It's pronounced as /ˈhɛrˌreɪzɪŋ/.


What is synonym and antonym for hair-raising?

In the thesaurus, “hair-raising” has 15 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for hair-raising along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for hair-raising

  • breathtaking
  • chilling
  • electrifying
  • exciting
  • formidable
  • frightening
  • horrible
  • interesting
  • intriguing
  • scary
  • shocking
  • suspenseful
  • terrible
  • terrifying
  • thrilling

Antonyms for hair-raising

  • boring
  • calming
  • comforting
  • consoling
  • inviting
  • reassuring
  • relaxing
  • soothing
  • tedious
  • tiresome
  • tranquilizing
  • unexciting

Meanings of hair-raising

  • adjective
    1. Causing fear; scary.

Example Sentences

  • The roller coaster ride was a hair-raising experience, with twists and turns that left riders breathless.
  • His hair-raising tale of survival in the wilderness captivated everyone around the campfire.
  • The horror movie provided plenty of hair-raising moments that kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
  • Driving through the mountain pass during the storm was a hair-raising journey filled with danger at every turn.
  • The mountaineers faced hair-raising challenges as they climbed to the peak of the towering mountain.

On this page you'll find 27 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hair-raising, such as: boring, breathtaking, calming, chilling, comforting, consoling, electrifying.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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