Supernatural Beings And Creatures

noun In Irish folklore, a banshee is a female spirit believed to wail outside a home as a warning that someone in the household is about to die.

• The banshee is a supernatural being from Irish folklore known for her wailing cries.
• I heard a banshee-like scream coming from the old abandoned house.
• That movie was so scary, it gave me the banshee chills.
• The sound of the sirens was like a banshee warning of impending danger.

adjective causing fear or dread; terrifying

• The storm outside was frightful, with thunder and lightning crashing all around.
• I watched a frightful movie last night and couldn't sleep afterwards.
• That haunted house is so frightful, it gives me the creeps.
• The thought of failing the exam was frightful, but I studied hard and passed with flying colors.