Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hair-raising
adjective
/ˈhɛrˌreɪ.zɪŋ/
Definition
causing great fear or excitement; thrilling or terrifying.
Examples
- The haunted house tour was a hair-raising experience that had us all screaming.
- Reading the hair-raising thriller kept me up all night.
- His hair-raising tales of adventure never failed to captivate the audience.
Meaning
The term ‘hair-raising’ is used to describe experiences or situations that are extremely frightening or anxiety-inducing, often causing one’s hair to stand on end from shock or fear.
Synonyms
- terrifying
- frightening
- shocking
- spine-chilling
