terrifying

/ ˈtɛrɪˌfaɪɪŋ /

adjective

1. causing great fear or dread; extremely frightening

Derived Forms

• ˈterriˌfyingly, adverb

Example Sentences

That terrifying moment is currently revisited five times per week as part of a new musical — one that’s deeply personal and more than 20 years in the making.

From Los Angeles Times

“It was absolutely terrifying. I found it hard to hold any hope that I would be believed.”

From BBC

Spain had not witnessed such a devastating natural disaster in recent history, he insisted and it was "as terrifying as it was unprecedented".

From BBC

In this terrifying time, these stories stand in stark contrast to the lies about our lives, particularly the lies that have been told during this election cycle.

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

Related Words

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