English · Emotions & Feelings
terrifying
ˈterɪfaɪɪŋ
[ˈterɪfaɪɪŋ]
causing terror
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Making someone feel extreme fear.
Example
It was a terrifying experience to be lost at sea.
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.