terrifying — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

terrifying (ˈterɪfaɪɪŋ)

adjective  ·  Intermediate  ·  Emotions & Feelings

🔊 ˈterɪfaɪɪŋ

Meaning

Meaning: causing terror

Making someone feel extreme fear.

Examples

🗣 It was a terrifying experience to be lost at sea.

Etymology

Present participle of ‘terrify’, from Latin ‘terrificare’.

How & Where It’s Used

Describes the thing or event that causes terror.

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Tags: emotion, fear

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