terrified Meaning & Definition
/ˈtɛɹɪfaɪd/
What Does Terrified Mean?
As an adjective, terrified means Extremely frightened. As a verb, it means simple past and past participle of terrify. As a verb, it means To frighten greatly; to fill with terror.
Terrified: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈtɛɹɪfaɪd// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | frightened, panic-stricken and panicked |
| Comparative / superlative | more terrified, most terrified |
Terrified Definition (Adjective)
- Extremely frightened.
Remi is terrified of spiders.
Terrified as a Verb
- simple past and past participle of terrify
Verb
- To frighten greatly; to fill with terror.
- To menace or intimidate.
- To make terrible.
Synonyms of Terrified
Terrified synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Terrified
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Terrified in a Sentence
Remi is terrified of spiders.
Word Forms & Grammar
terrified (comparative more terrified, superlative most terrified)
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Words That Rhyme With Terrified
How to Pronounce Terrified
You say terrified as //ˈtɛɹɪfaɪd//. It has 1 syllable.
Terrified: Your Questions Answered
Is terrified an adjective or a verb?
Terrified is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for terrified?
Close synonyms of terrified are frightened, panic-stricken and panicked. See the full list of terrified synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of terrified?
The comparative form is more terrified and the superlative form is most terrified.