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

From BBC • Apr. 7, 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

"At the most vulnerable time in my entire life I was failed... it's just horrific knowing that with just basic care my daughter should be here, that's not acceptable," Alice said.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

I suppose I was in shock, but whether it was the shock of learning about something horrific, or the shock of learning about my own ignorance, I’m not sure.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover