ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Petrifying

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Petrifying is an adjective meaning Causing immense fear; extremely scary.

Meaning

Causing immense fear; extremely scary.

More Meanings

  1. present participle and gerund of petrify

Example Sentences

The idea of speaking in front of such a large audience was petrifying.

Synonyms for petrifying

Depending on context, synonyms include frightening, terrifying, alarming.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include alarming, soul-shaking, terrible, dreaded, breath-catching, feared.

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