terrifying
adjective
ter·ri·fy·ing
ˈter-ə-ˌfī-iŋ 
ˈte-rə-
1
: causing terror or apprehension
2
: 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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Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 8 June 2025
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Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 8 June 2025
Everyone's fighting power is so terrifying, but the only thing missing is the XBOX robe...
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
An apocalyptic wasteland ruled by savage bands of outlaws or a horny computer dork's bedroom — which is more terrifying?
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 6 June 2025
After Weyland-Yutani's spaceship collides into Prodigy City, 'Wendy' and the other hybrids encounter mysterious life forms more terrifying than anyone could have ever imagined.
—Michileen Martin, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for terrifying
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“Terrifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terrifying. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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