horrific
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“It was really a horrific thing,” said Jobson, who worked aboard Turner’s boat, Tenacious.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
Paul Frew, who is a DUP MLA as well as Stormont's justice committee chairman, said the review made for horrific reading.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
"These are people who have made what is a horrific choice to join a dangerous terrorist organisation and to place their children in an extraordinary situation," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told reporters.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
Nathan Hochman said in a statement that his office is committed to ensuring Gaddis is held responsible for his actions in this “heartbreaking and horrific case.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
A teenage boy bawling into the silence of an empty church—now that’s a pretty horrific sound, right up there with the moans of a freshly castrated hyena.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
Vocabulary lists containing horrific
Commonly Misspelled Words, List 5
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Time for Kids: "Typhoon in the Philippines"
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Chapter 9: Civil War and Reconstruction, Lessons 1–2
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
