terrifying

Definitions

Causing extreme fear or alarm.

Extremely frightening or intimidating.

Examples

The hikers were caught in a terrifying storm while climbing the mountain.

It was a terrifying experience to be trapped in the elevator during the power outage.

Synonyms

frightening horrifying scary alarming dreadful chilling petrifying

Antonyms

comforting reassuring calming pleasant soothing delightful encouraging