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horrific

[haw-rif-ik, ho-] / hɔˈrɪf ɪk, hɒ- /
ADJECTIVE
horrible
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abominable appalling awful cruel disgusting dreadful eerie frightful ghastly grim grisly gruesome hair-raising heinous hideous horrid
WEAK
abhorrent beastly bloodcurdling detestable disagreeable execrable fearful gross loathsome lousy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
attractive beautiful delightful gentle good nice pleasant pleasing pretty wonderful

Example Sentences

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Not only the horrific leg break of 2010, but the persistent muscular issues which hindered him afterwards.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

“While nothing can undo the loss of Zayde, this resolution spares his loved ones from having to relive these horrific events through a lengthy and painful jury trial.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Meningitis is a horrific disease that can take people from the peak of life and health to critically ill within hours, but it is still rare.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

And then, this horrific, mysterious smog shows up.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The film was horrific for its time, a villain played by a young girl, appearing as innocent as any other.

From "Allegedly" by Tiffany D. Jackson