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Meaning of terrifying
The primary meaning of the word "terrifying" is extremely frightening or alarming.
Etymology of terrifying
The word "terrifying" has its roots in the Latin word "terrere," which means to frighten, and the suffix "-fy," which is a verb-forming suffix
The word originated in the mid-17th century and has been used to describe things that cause great fear or anxiety
Synonyms
frightening
alarming
chilling
daunting
dire
disturbing
fearful
formidable
ghastly
gruesome
hair-raising
horrifying
intimidating
macabre
menacing
petrifying
scary
shocking
spine-tingling
threatening
unsettling
unnerving
blood-curdling
bone-chilling
dreadful
eerie
forbidding
frightening
ghastly
grim
horrific
terrifying
awe-inspiring
fearsome
formidable
Definitions
- Extremely frightening or alarming
- * Causing a feeling of great fear or anxiety
Usage Examples
- The terrifying movie kept me up all night
- * The thought of public speaking is terrifying to many people
- * The news of the natural disaster was terrifying, with reports of widespread destruction