terrifying

USTER-i-fy-ing/ˈtɛɹɪfaɪ.ɪŋ/

3 meanings of terrifying

1
adjective
So scary that it makes someone feel very afraid.
Like the cold feeling when a big dog runs at you, barking loudly.
The storm was terrifying, and the children hid under the table.
She found the long walk through the dark forest absolutely terrifying.
Similarfrightening, alarming, horrifying, dreadful, horrific
Oppositereassuring, comforting, soothing, calming
2
verb
Present participle of terrify. Use this -ing form for an action happening right now.
The loud thunder was terrifying the little children in the house.
Stop terrifying your sister with those scary ghost stories!
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3
adjective
Very powerful or impressive in a way that overwhelms people.
Like a giant wave that looks unstoppable as it rolls toward the shore.
The champion had a terrifying serve that nobody could return.
Their team showed terrifying strength on the field this year.
Similarformidable, tremendous, awesome, staggering, fearsome
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terrifying is a form of terrify

terrify, verb: To make someone feel very afraid. Full entry

Forms: terrifyterrifies he/she/itterrifying -ing formterrified past tense, past participle
Spelling: terrify → terrifying: add -ing

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