terrifying — causing extreme fear or dread; frightening to an intense degree
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: causing extreme fear or dread; frightening to an intense degree
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈterɪfaɪɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- She found the terrifying roller coaster surprisingly therapeutic.
- The terrifying math exam made students consider changing their major to art.
- My mom's terrifying glare when I forgot to do the dishes was worse than any horror movie.
terrifying
ADJECTIVE[/ˈterɪfaɪɪŋ/]
causing extreme fear or dread; frightening to an intense degree
💡 Concept
The terrifying creature emerged from the dark cave, sending hikers running.
🎵 Rhyme
What should be clarifying becomes terrifying and mystifying
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈterɪfaɪɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈterɪfaɪɪŋ/
🌳Etymology
Rootterrify
Suffix--ing
🎵Rhyme
clarifyingverifyingmystifying
clarifying
verifying
mystifying
🔗Collocations
terrifying experience
terrifying nightmare
terrifying speed
terrifying thought
terrifying sound
absolutely terrifying
📝Examples
“She found the terrifying roller coaster surprisingly therapeutic.”
😄 Fun example
“The terrifying math exam made students consider changing their major to art.”
😄 Fun example
“My mom's terrifying glare when I forgot to do the dishes was worse than any horror movie.”
“The terrifying realization that the final exam was tomorrow hit him at midnight.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
frighteninghorrifyingpetrifyingspine-chillinghair-raising
Antonyms
comfortingreassuringsoothing
Related
terrorterrifyterribleafraidscary
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