terrifying
word · lemma: terrify
/ˈtɛɹəˌfaɪɪŋ/
TE-ruh-fy-ing
/tˈɛɹɪfˌaɪɪŋ/
TE-ri-fy-ing
Definition
Something that is terrifying makes you feel extremely scared or full of fear.
Usage & Nuances
'Terrifying' is a strong, emotional adjective, often used for experiences, situations, or things that cause intense fear. Common collocations: 'terrifying experience,' 'terrifying movie.' It's more intense than 'scary' or 'frightening.'
Spanish: aterrador - terroríficoPortuguese (BR): aterrorizante - assustadorPortuguese (PT): aterrorizante - assustadorChinese (Simplified): 令人恐惧的 - 可怕的Chinese (Traditional): 令人恐懼的 - 可怕的Hindi: डरावना - भयावहArabic: مرعب - مخيفBengali: ভয়ঙ্কর - আতঙ্কজনকRussian: ужасающий - страшныйJapanese: 恐ろしい - 恐怖のVietnamese: kinh hoàng - đáng sợKorean: 끔찍한 - 무섭게 하는Turkish: dehşet verici - korkunçUrdu: خوفناک - دہشت انگیزIndonesian: mengerikan - menakutkan
Example Sentences
The haunted house was terrifying.
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That was a terrifying experience for everyone.
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The storm last night was terrifying.
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It was terrifying to walk home alone in the dark.
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That horror movie was absolutely terrifying—I couldn't sleep after watching it.
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He tells terrifying stories around the campfire.
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