terrified

/ˈtɛɹɪfaɪd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

Extremely frightened.

Adjective

Examples

Remi is terrified of spiders.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “terrified” mean?

Extremely frightened.

Is “terrified” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.