ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Horrific

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /həˈɹɪfɪk/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Horrific is an adjective meaning Causing horror; horrifying.

Meaning

Causing horror; horrifying.

Example Sentences

a horrific sight
a horrific injury

Word Forms

Synonyms for horrific

Depending on context, synonyms include affreux, alarming, spine-tingling, appalling, eldritch, buggish.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dreadful, terrible, direful, horrendous, dreaded, dread.

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