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- DictionaryPet·ri·fied/ˈpetrəˌfīd/
adjective
- 1. so frightened that one is unable to move; terrified: "the petrified child clung to her mother"
- 2. (of organic matter) changed into a stony substance; ossified: "petrified wood"
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PETRIFIED meaning: 1. extremely frightened: 2. having changed to a substance like stone: 3. used to describe…. Learn more.
Definition of petrified adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
adjective. uk / ˈpetrɪfaɪd / us. Add to word list. extremely frightened: I'm petrified of spiders. (Definition of petrified from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of petrified. in Chinese (Traditional) 驚嚇的, 嚇呆的，驚呆的, 石化的… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 惊吓的, 吓呆的，惊呆的, 石化的… See more. in Spanish.
2 days ago · adjective. 1. stunned or dazed with horror, fear, etc. I was absolutely petrified. I've always been petrified of the dark. Most people seem to be petrified of snakes. 2. geology. (of organic material) converted into a fossilized form by impregnation with dissolved minerals so that the original appearance is preserved.
petrified. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English pet‧ri‧fied /ˈpetrɪfaɪd/ adjective 1 extremely frightened, especially so frightened that you cannot move or think petrified of I’m petrified of spiders. petrified with fright/fear He was petrified with fear when he saw the gun. see thesaurus at frightened 2 → petrified wood ...
1. To convert (wood or other organic matter) into a stony replica by petrifaction. 2. To cause to lose vitality or become impervious to change; deaden: a routine that petrified her thinking. 3. To stun or paralyze with terror; daze.
Definition of petrified – Learner’s Dictionary. petrified. adjective. uk / ˈpetrɪfaɪd / us. extremely frightened: I'm petrified of spiders. Preparing for your Cambridge English exam? Get ready with Test&Train, the online practice tool from Cambridge. Build your confidence with hundreds of exam questions with hints, tips and instant feedback.
