terrified
Translation
terrified, very frightened, petrified
Examples
I'm terrified of spiders.
I'm terrified of spiders.
The terrified child hid under the bed.
The terrified child hid under the bed.
Grammar Patterns
to be terrified ((of sth./sb.)) to be very frightened of (sth./sb.) I'm terrified of spiders.
Similar Words
Synonyms: frightened, scared, petrified; Antonyms: brave, calm, unafraid
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'to terrify', from Latin 'terrere' (to frighten).
Memory Tips
Think of the noun 'terror'. If you are terrified, you are filled with terror. It's stronger than just being 'scared'.