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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Artificial intelligence is already bringing back the stars of Hollywood's Golden Age and terrifying Nicolas Cage.
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Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 9 July 2024
In five years, Matt was treated by 41 clinicians, prescribed 29 psychiatric medications, hospitalized five times and spent two terrifying weeks wandering the streets in a manic psychosis.
—David Baszucki, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2024
Hartley admits that his trip has been exhilarating — even during the moments most would find terrifying.
—Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 4 July 2024
New immersive technology being used in virtual reality devices creates lifelike experiences for the viewers and game-players, which has led to simulated rape and violent attacks with terrifying and traumatic impact.
—Linda Robinson, Foreign Affairs, 3 July 2024
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Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 9 July 2024
In five years, Matt was treated by 41 clinicians, prescribed 29 psychiatric medications, hospitalized five times and spent two terrifying weeks wandering the streets in a manic psychosis.
—David Baszucki, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2024
Hartley admits that his trip has been exhilarating — even during the moments most would find terrifying.
—Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 4 July 2024
New immersive technology being used in virtual reality devices creates lifelike experiences for the viewers and game-players, which has led to simulated rape and violent attacks with terrifying and traumatic impact.
—Linda Robinson, Foreign Affairs, 3 July 2024
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“Terrifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terrifying. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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