terrifying
adjective
ter·ri·fy·ing
ˈter-ə-ˌfī-iŋ 
ˈte-rə-
1
: causing terror or apprehension
2
: of a formidable nature
terrifyingly
adverb
Synonyms
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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The what-ifs are more terrifying than any ice cream monster.
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James Grebey, TIME, 17 May 2024
But also Mary Wigman, an amazing dancer from that period — there’s this dance called the witch dance that is thrilling, compelling and terrifying.
—Michael Paulson Dana Scruggs, New York Times, 15 May 2024
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James Grebey, TIME, 17 May 2024
But also Mary Wigman, an amazing dancer from that period — there’s this dance called the witch dance that is thrilling, compelling and terrifying.
—Michael Paulson Dana Scruggs, New York Times, 15 May 2024
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 28 May. 2024.
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