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Definitions

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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The implication of his argument is that a “more robust multilateralism” would end the horrific violence being witnessed around the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 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

Sometimes it gets more horrific or even darkly comic.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Stark, horrific images flickered in the darkened room, bursts of orange, gold, black, and smoky gray.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai