Horror

/ˈhɔːrər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A feeling of intense fear, shock, or disgust.

The movie was so terrifying that I was left in a state of horror.

An intense feeling of fear or dread.

The news report filled her with horror.

A genre of fiction that is intended to scare, frighten, or discomfort the audience.

He enjoys reading horror novels during the spooky season.

A thing causing terror or dread.

The horror of the situation was overwhelming.

From Latin 'horror', meaning 'shaking' or 'trembling'.

horror story

A narrative designed to frighten or disturb the reader.

horror movie

A film that aims to elicit fear or dread from its audience.

the horror!

An expression used to indicate shock or revulsion.

horrific

Causing horror; extremely bad or unpleasant.

horrendous

Extremely unpleasant, horrifying, or terrible.

horror-stricken

Filled with fear or terror.

A particularly frightening or shocking experience.

That haunted house was pure horror, I couldn't sleep afterward.

A term used to describe something unexpectedly bad or disappointing.

The movie was a horror; I expected so much more.