terrified

[ˈterəfaɪd]

terrified Definition

feeling or showing extreme fear or terror.

Using terrified: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "terrified" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She was terrified of the dark.

  • Example

    I'm absolutely terrified of spiders.

  • Example

    The loud noise terrified the little girl.

  • Example

    He was terrified that he would fail the exam.

terrified Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for terrified

Phrases with terrified

  • extremely frightened

    Example

    I'm terrified to death of flying.

  • very easily frightened

    Example

    After the accident, she became terrified of her own shadow.

  • a facial expression that shows extreme fear or terror

    Example

    When she saw the spider, she had a terrified look on her face.

📌

Summary: terrified in Brief

'Terrified' [ˈterəfaɪd] is an adjective that describes an extreme feeling of fear or terror. It is often used to describe people who are afraid of something specific, such as spiders or the dark. 'Terrified' can be intensified with phrases like 'terrified to death' and 'terrified of one's own shadow.'

How do native speakers use this expression?