What does horrifying mean?
Horrifying means present participle and gerund of horrify.
Horrifying
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of horrify.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of horrify
- Tending to inspire horror; that horrifies; horrific.
Example Sentences
Jon & Kate Plus 8 is a show based on two facts: 1) Jon and Kate Gosselin have eight children, and 2) the word ‘Kate’ rhymes with the word ‘eight’. One suspects that if Kate were ever to have another child, a shady network executive would urge her to put it in a binbag with a brick and drop it down a well. But this is just a horrifying tangent.
Synonyms for horrifying
Antonyms for horrifying
Related Words
Word Forms
- more horrifying
- most horrifying
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for horrifying?
Common synonyms include affreux, alarming, spine-tingling, appalling.
What is the opposite of horrifying?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use horrifying in a sentence?
Jon & Kate Plus 8 is a show based on two facts: 1) Jon and Kate Gosselin have eight children, and 2) the word ‘Kate’ rhymes with the word ‘eight’. One suspects that if Kate were ever to have another child, a shady network executive would urge her to put it in a binbag with a brick and drop it down a well. But this is just a horrifying tangent.
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