terrifying

adjective

ter·ri·fy·ing ˈter-ə-ˌfī-iŋ

ˈte-rə-

Synonyms of terrifying next

: causing terror or apprehension

: of a formidable nature

terrifyingly adverb

Examples of terrifying in a Sentence

The thought of dying alone was terrifying. heard a terrifying noise coming from the next room

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Learn more › While the roar of the mighty Tyrannosaurs rex in the Jurassic Park film franchise is pretty terrifying, it was actually created by Hollywood special effects wizards using the sounds of a baby elephant. —

Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024 In this show, the most terrifying threat is not any singular person or group, but rather, the monsters inside us. —

Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024 Others secured their title with some iconic, terrifying deaths — like Janet Leigh and Drew Barrymore. —

Victoria Edel, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024 CHROs are often tasked with the most terrifying responsibilities, like managing internal conflicts and cutting through a mountain of job applications. —

Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for terrifying