horrific

hor·rif·ic

adj \hȯ-ˈri-fik, hä-\

Definition of HORRIFIC

: having the power to horrify <a horrific account of the tragedy>

— hor·rif·i·cal·ly \-fi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

Examples of HORRIFIC

1. <horrific images of torture that shocked the conscience of the world>

First Known Use of HORRIFIC

1653

Related to HORRIFIC

Synonyms: appalling, atrocious, awful, dreadful, frightful, ghastly, grisly, gruesome (also grewsome), hideous, horrendous, horrid, horrible, horrifying, lurid, macabre, monstrous, nightmare, nightmarish, shocking, terrible, terrific

Related Words: alarming, bloodcurdling, dire, direful, fearful, fearsome, forbidding, formidable, frightening, gut-wrenching, hair-raising, heart-stopping, intimidating, redoubtable, scary, terrifying; abhorrent, deplorable, disagreeable, disgusting, distasteful, loathsome, nauseating, noisome, obnoxious, obscene, offensive, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, sickening; abominable, evil, foul, heinous, noxious, odious, unspeakable, vile; grotesque, ugly, unsightly

Near Antonyms: agreeable, appealing, attractive, delectable, delicious, delightful, enjoyable, enticing, inviting, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, satisfying, welcome; cheering, comforting, soothing

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Rhymes with HORRIFIC

calcific, febrific, magnific, pacific, prolific, salvific, specific, terrific, vivific