terrifying

CEFRB1

/ˈtɛɹɪfaɪ.ɪŋ/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Causing extreme fear.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Of a formidable nature; terrific.

Examples

  • Never have I read so terrifying a novel as this.

  • The ghost story was terrifying.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. present participle and gerund of terrify

  2. Frightening or intimidating.

More examples

In context

  • terrifying creature

  • terrifying dream

  • terrifying film

Synonyms

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