terrifying (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈter.ɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/

Definition

Causing extreme fear; extremely frightening.

Examples

• The movie's ending was so terrifying that I couldn't sleep.

• He described the terrifying experience of being lost in the wilderness.

• The sheer scale of the disaster was terrifying to behold.

How to Use terrifying

terrifying to behold (collocation)

Extremely frightening to look at. — "The volcanic eruption was terrifying to behold."

terrifyingly (adverb)

To an extreme and frightening degree. — "The silence in the house was terrifyingly absolute."

Synonyms of terrifying

Words with a similar meaning to terrifying:

• scary
• frightening
• horrifying
• petrifying

Antonyms of terrifying

Words with the opposite meaning to terrifying:

• pleasant
• reassuring
• comforting

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