C1 adjective 文語

hyperterrful

/ˌhaɪpərˈtɛrfəl/

Describes something that is excessively terrifying or causing an overwhelming sense of dread, often due to its vast scale or intense nature. It is typically used to describe situations or environments that evoke a profound, almost paralyzing fear.

例文

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1

The prospect of getting lost in the deep, hyperterrful caverns kept the explorers on edge.

The prospect of getting lost in the deep, extremely terrifying caverns kept the explorers on edge.

2

The witness provided a hyperterrful account of the events that transpired during the catastrophic storm.

The witness provided an intensely frightening account of the events that transpired during the catastrophic storm.

3

That survival game is totally hyperterrful when you play it with the lights off.

That survival game is completely overwhelming and scary when you play it with the lights off.

語族

名詞
hyperterrfulness
副詞
hyperterrfully
形容詞
hyperterrful
関連
hyperterror
💡

覚え方のコツ

Break it into three: 'Hyper' (excessive) + 'Terr' (as in terror/terrain) + 'Ful' (full of). It is when you are 'excessively full of terror'.

クイックテスト

Staring into the infinite darkness of the deep ocean, he felt a _______ sense of insignificance.

正解!

正解は: hyperterrful

例文

1

The prospect of getting lost in the deep, hyperterrful caverns kept the explorers on edge.

everyday

The prospect of getting lost in the deep, extremely terrifying caverns kept the explorers on edge.

2

The witness provided a hyperterrful account of the events that transpired during the catastrophic storm.

formal

The witness provided an intensely frightening account of the events that transpired during the catastrophic storm.

3

That survival game is totally hyperterrful when you play it with the lights off.

informal

That survival game is completely overwhelming and scary when you play it with the lights off.

4

In Lovecraftian literature, the protagonist often faces hyperterrful entities that defy human comprehension.

academic

In Lovecraftian literature, the protagonist often faces excessively terrifying entities that defy human comprehension.

5

The CEO viewed the sudden emergence of a dominant competitor as a hyperterrful threat to the company's survival.

business

The CEO viewed the sudden emergence of a dominant competitor as an extremely frightening threat to the company's survival.

語族

名詞
hyperterrfulness
副詞
hyperterrfully
形容詞
hyperterrful
関連
hyperterror

よく使う組み合わせ

hyperterrful experience an extremely terrifying experience
hyperterrful landscape an intimidating and vast landscape
hyperterrful silence an overwhelmingly dread-filled silence
hyperterrful realization an intensely frightening realization
hyperterrful prospect an extremely scary possibility

よく使うフレーズ

a hyperterrful encounter

a meeting with something extremely scary

lost in a hyperterrful void

stuck in an overwhelmingly frightening emptiness

hyperterrful to behold

extremely terrifying to look at

よく混同される語

hyperterrful vs terrifying

Hyperterrful implies a much higher intensity and a sense of being 'beyond' normal fear.

hyperterrful vs hyper-realistic

Refers to extreme detail in art or simulation, not to the emotion of fear.

📝

使い方のコツ

This word is often used in literary or creative contexts to describe horror that is cosmic or existential. It is too strong for everyday inconveniences or minor scares.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners might use this for small fears, like seeing a common house spider; it should be reserved for truly overwhelming or 'hyper' levels of dread.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Break it into three: 'Hyper' (excessive) + 'Terr' (as in terror/terrain) + 'Ful' (full of). It is when you are 'excessively full of terror'.

📖

語源

A modern compound of the Greek prefix 'hyper-' (over/beyond) and the Latin root 'terr-' (fear/frighten), suffixed with '-ful'.

文法パターン

Used as an attributive adjective before a noun. Used as a predicative adjective after linking verbs like 'is' or 'became'.
🌍

文化的な背景

Reflects the modern linguistic trend of adding prefixes to intensify emotional states in speculative fiction.

クイックテスト

Staring into the infinite darkness of the deep ocean, he felt a _______ sense of insignificance.

正解!

正解は: hyperterrful

関連単語

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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