horrifying — causing feelings of horror; extremely shocking or frightening
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: causing feelings of horror; extremely shocking or frightening
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɔːrɪfaɪɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 공포감을 일으키는; 극도로 충격적이거나 무서운
Korean pronunciation: **호**리파잉
Example Sentences
- My mom's cooking experiment created a horrifying green soup that even our dog refused to eat.
- The students found it horrifying that the final exam would cover 500 pages of material.
- The documentary showed the horrifying effects of climate change on polar bears.
horrifying
ADJECTIVE//ˈhɔːrɪfaɪɪŋ//
causing feelings of horror; extremely shocking or frightening
A security guard faces a horrifying ghostly apparition in the corridor
What's horrifying and terrifying can be deeply gratifying!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'horrere' meaning 'to bristle with fear' or 'to shudder,' describing the physical reaction when hair stands on end from terror.
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📝Examples
“My mom's cooking experiment created a horrifying green soup that even our dog refused to eat.”
“The students found it horrifying that the final exam would cover 500 pages of material.”
“The documentary showed the horrifying effects of climate change on polar bears.”
“It was horrifying to realize I had been wearing my shirt inside out all day at work.”
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