B1adjectiveemotions
US/ˈter.ə.faɪd/
UK/ˈter.ɪ.faɪd/
so frightened that you can hardly think or move
In context
I'm terrified of snakes, so I never go hiking without long boots.
She was terrified when the motorbike almost hit her in the rain.
Many students are terrified of speaking English in front of the class.
Words that go with terrified
adjective + preposition
- terrified ofMy little brother is terrified of the dark.
- terrified thatShe was terrified that she would fail the driving test.
- terrified toHe was terrified to tell his parents about the bad grade.
adverb + adjective
- absolutely terrifiedI was absolutely terrified on my first flight.
verb + adjective
- look terrifiedThe new waiter looked terrified on his first busy night.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The horror movie was very terrified.Correct: The horror movie was terrifying.