terrified

Terrified is when someone has an intense and scary feeling inside that makes them want to hide or run away. They might feel like they're on edge, nervous, or even frozen with fear.

When we say someone is terrified, it usually means they're extremely afraid of something specific - a situation, person, or thing. For example, imagine you're standing at the top of a really high rollercoaster and feeling your stomach drop with fear. You might be terrified! Terrified can also describe how people react to bad news or a scary experience in their lives. When someone is going through something tough like a serious illness or a major loss, they might feel terrified about what will happen next.

The word "terrified" comes from the Latin "terror," which means fear itself. So, it's no surprise that this word makes us think of intense feelings of anxiety and alarm. When we use "terrified" to describe someone's emotions, we're usually talking about an overwhelming sense of fear that takes over their whole being.

In some cases, "terrify" can be a verb too - for example: "The horror movie was so scary it terrified the kids." In this case, it means to cause extreme fear in someone.