horrific
Translation
horrific, horrifying, appalling
Examples
He suffered horrific injuries in the crash.
He suffered horrific injuries in the crash.
The film contained horrific scenes of violence.
The film contained horrific scenes of violence.
Grammar Patterns
horrific ((noun)) They showed horrific images on the news.
Similar Words
Synonyms: horrifying, appalling, ghastly; Antonyms: delightful, pleasing
Etymology
From Latin 'horrificus', from 'horrere' (to tremble) + 'facere' (to make). Literally 'making horror'.
Memory Tips
'Horrific' is stronger than 'horrible'. It describes something that actively causes horror.