terrifying

B2
US /ˈtɛɹɪfaɪ.ɪŋ/
adj verb Freq #5769

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    causing extreme terror

    a terrifying wail

  2. 2
    adj

    Frightening or intimidating.

    terrifying creature

  3. 3
    adj

    Of a formidable nature; terrific.

  4. 4
    verb

    present participle and gerund of terrify

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adj · causing extreme terror terrific
2 adj · frightening or intimidating. affreuxalarmingappallingawfulbuggishbutt-clenchingbuttock-clenchingdismayfuldreadfuleldritchfearfulflaysome
Word family
Derived forms terrifyingly
Related forms terrifyterror

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