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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

petrifying

/ˌpɛtrɪˈfaɪzɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does petrifying mean?

adjective

Causing a feeling of shock, horror, or amazement; extremely frightening or impressive.

Example

"The petrifying sight of the abandoned house at night was enough to keep anyone away."

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