Terrifying (Adjective)
Meaning
Causing extreme terror; "a terrifying wail".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The deserted amusement park at midnight was a truly terrifying place to explore.
- The thought of skydiving was terrifying to Sarah, who was afraid of heights.
- The movie's terrifying villain haunted my dreams for weeks after I saw it.
- The idea of being buried alive was a terrifying prospect for anyone who heard the story.
- The shark's terrifying reputation made many people afraid to swim in the ocean.