Horrific

/həˈrɪfɪk/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

causing horror; horrifying.

The movie was filled with horrific scenes that left the audience in shock.

very unpleasant; terrible.

The reports of the horrific disaster spread quickly through the community.

marked by extreme fear or dread.

Witnesses described the horrific event as something they would never forget.

Derived from the Latin word 'horrificus', from 'horrere' meaning to shudder.

horrific injury

An injury that is extremely severe and causes great pain.

horrific crime

A crime that is particularly brutal or awful.

horrific experience

An experience that is frightening or traumatic.

horror

A feeling of great fear or shock.

horrendous

Extremely unpleasant or terrible.

horrify

To cause someone to feel shock or terror.

Totally awful or bad.

The concert was horrific; I can't believe I paid for that.

Exceedingly frustrating or irritating.

The traffic today was horrific!