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TOEFL BNC: 8739 COCA: 8585

terrifying

terrifying /ˈterəˌfajɪŋ/ adjective
terrifying
/ˈterəˌfajɪŋ/
adjective
Learner's definition of TERRIFYING
[more terrifying; most terrifying]
: causing great fear令人恐惧的;令人惊吓的

— terrifyingly

adverb
TOEFL BNC: 8739 COCA: 8585

terrifying

adjective

ter·​ri·​fy·​ing ˈter-ə-ˌfī-iŋ How to pronounce terrifying (audio)
ˈte-rə-
1
: causing terror or apprehension
2
: of a formidable nature
terrifyingly adverb

Example Sentences

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

First Known Use

circa 1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of terrifying was circa 1586
TOEFL BNC: 8739 COCA: 8585

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