terrifying
Britishadjective
Other Word Forms
- terrifyingly adverb
Example Sentences
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The book’s playful interrogation of traditional gender expectations is sharpened with the introduction of 1855 Caleb, a fantasy and a nightmare, a stern, quiet man who Natalie finds both terrifying and alluring.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
"It is genuinely terrifying," said Jason, an IT programmer whose team is only hiring those who have experience using AI tools.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
"We're caught between three mad powers, and war is terrifying," the 46-year-old dentist told AFP journalists outside Iran.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
“Sometimes I think if you don’t think too much about how terrifying it is, and you’re just thrown into it, that’s better.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
That was probably a sound idea, since I couldn’t imagine giving another interview, the first one having been so unexpected and terrifying.
From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen
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