English · Emotions & Feelings
terrified
ˈterɪfaɪd
[ˈterɪfaɪd]
extremely frightened
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Feeling very great fear or terror.
Example
She was terrified of the loud thunder.
She was terrified of the loud thunder.
Etymology
From Latin 'terrere' meaning 'to frighten'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes intense fear, stronger than 'afraid' or 'scared'.