What does terrifying mean?
Terrifying means Frightening or intimidating..
Terrifying
/ˈtɛɹɪfaɪ.ɪŋ/ · adjective
Meaning
Frightening or intimidating..
Definitions by Sense
- Frightening or intimidating.
- Of a formidable nature; terrific.
- present participle and gerund of terrify
Example Sentences
terrifying creature
terrifying dream
terrifying film
terrifying ride
terrifying story
Penguin colonies that number in millions; nights that run into days, and days that run into nights; katabatic winds that scream down the ice sheets at a terrifying 180 miles per hour, and then remain equally terrifyingly still.
Synonyms for terrifying
Antonyms for terrifying
Related Words
Word Forms
- more terrifying
- most terrifying
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
Practice and Learn More
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for terrifying?
Common synonyms include affreux, alarming, spine-tingling, appalling.
What is the opposite of terrifying?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use terrifying in a sentence?
terrifying creature
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.