He said I was terrifying

On Love: Terrifying as in terror or terrifying as in strength?

He said I was terrifying.

Terrifying, adjective. 

ter·​ri·​fy·​ing 

Definition:

1: causing terror 

2: of a formidable nature

I either 1) cause him extreme fear or 2) my formidable nature (meaning powerful, intense, capable) inspires respect or fear. 

So, which is it?