terrifying

/ ˈtɛrɪˌfaɪɪŋ /

adjective

1. causing great fear or dread; extremely frightening

Derived Forms

• ˈterriˌfyingly, adverb

Example Sentences

In just a few terrifying hours, the Mountain Fire became the most destructive blaze in Southern California in years.

From Los Angeles Times

Except it wasn’t a terrifying beast — it was a person in a bear costume using a kitchen tool designed to shred meat, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times

What that said to me is how terrifying it must be to feel this perpetual sense of unease and have no idea why.

From Los Angeles Times

On Thursday, police made a terrifying discovery.

From Los Angeles Times

In just a few terrifying hours, the Mountain Fire became the most destructive blaze in Southern California in years.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• alarming
• awful
• ghastly
• grim
• hideous
• horrible
• horrid
• scary