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horrifyingcausing 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

horrifying concept
💡 Concept

A security guard faces a horrifying ghostly apparition in the corridor

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horrifying rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

What's horrifying and terrifying can be deeply gratifying!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈhɔːrɪfaɪɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈhɒrɪfaɪɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

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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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🎵Rhyme

terrifyingmortifyinggratifying
terrifying
mortifying
gratifying

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom's cooking experiment created a horrifying green soup that even our dog refused to eat.

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

It was horrifying to realize I had been wearing my shirt inside out all day at work.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

terrifyingfrighteningshockingappallingdreadful

Antonyms

comfortingpleasantdelightful

Related

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