terrifying

verb adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: ter-ri-fy-ing (4)

English Definition

Causing extreme fear

Example Sentence

It was a terrifying experience.

US IPA /ˈterɪfaɪɪŋ/

UK IPA /ˈterɪfaɪɪŋ/

frightening scary horrifying petrifying

comforting reassuring soothing