terrifyingly

IPA/ˈterɪfaɪɪŋli/
IPA/ˈterɪfaɪɪŋli/

terrifyingly — adverb

1. used to say that an action, quality, or situation causes a very strong feeling o

1.副詞B2
釋義

used to say that an action, quality, or situation causes a very strong feeling of fear or dread in people.

例句

The surgeon's hands shook terrifyingly as he prepared the emergency operation.

verb + terrifyingly (manner)

The hospital bill was terrifyingly high for a family with no insurance.

terrifyingly + adjective (degree)

同義詞
  • frighteningly

    very similar in meaning; slightly weaker and more common in everyday speech

  • horrifyingly

    stronger, suggesting shock or disgust rather than simple fear

  • alarmingly

    focuses on causing sudden worry rather than deep fear; often used for statistics or trends

反義詞
  • reassuringly

    in a way that makes people feel less worried or afraid

  • comfortingly

    in a way that gives comfort and reduces fear

文法句型

terrifyingly + adjective

verb + terrifyingly

用法筆記

Commonly modifies adjectives of scale or intensity (loud, high, fast, low, expensive, difficult) to stress an extreme degree. Also used with verbs describing visible reactions (shake, tremble, scream, stare).

常見錯誤

❌The storm was terrifyingly.
✅The storm was terrifying.
💡'terrifyingly' is an adverb, so it needs a verb or adjective to modify; do not use it alone after a linking verb.
❌He terrifyingly shouted at the dog.
✅He shouted terrifyingly at the dog.' or 'He terrified the dog with his shouting.
💡place 'terrifyingly' after the verb when describing manner, not before a transitive verb.