terrifying meaning

UK US /ˈtɛrəfaɪɪŋ/ 4 syllables

terrifying (adjective): causing extreme terror.

Definition of terrifying

  1. causing extreme terror
    • a terrifying wail

    Synonyms: terrific

    Similar: alarming

How to pronounce terrifying

terrifying is pronounced /ˈtɛrəfaɪɪŋ/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with terrifying

Scrabble score: 17 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with TE · words ending in NG · 10-letter words

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