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/
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
The horrifying creature emerged from the shadows, freezing everyone in place.
What's horrifying and terrifying can be deeply gratifying!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'horrere' meaning 'to bristle with fear' or 'to shudder,' describing the physical reaction when hair stands on end from terror.
Breakdown
horror (from Latin 'horrere' - to shudder) + -ify (verb suffix meaning 'to make/cause') + -ing (present participle ending)
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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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