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horrific

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /həˈrɪfɪk/

horrific means: So terrible or frightening that it deeply shocks or upsets you.

adjective

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So terrible or frightening that it deeply shocks or upsets you.

  • It was a horrific accident.
  • The survivors described horrific conditions inside the prison.
  • She suffered horrific injuries in the crash.

Similar words: horrifying, terrifying, appalling

Common phrases: horrific accident, horrific injuries, horrific attack

Questions about horrific

What does horrific mean?

So terrible or frightening that it deeply shocks or upsets you.

What is horrific in other languages?

Türkçe: korkunç · Español: horrible · Français: horrible · Deutsch: schrecklich · Italiano: orribile · 日本語: 恐ろしい

How do you pronounce horrific?

It is pronounced /həˈrɪfɪk/.

How do you use horrific in a sentence?

It was a horrific accident. The survivors described horrific conditions inside the prison.

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