horrific
Translation
horrific, horrendous
Examples
The details of the crime were horrific.
The details of the crime were horrific.
He suffered horrific injuries in the crash.
He suffered horrific injuries in the crash.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) horrific ((noun)) (a horrific noun) It was a horrific scene.
to be horrific (to be horrific) The conditions in the camp were horrific.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dreadful, appalling, ghastly; Antonyms: wonderful, delightful
Etymology
From Latin 'horrificus', from 'horrere' (to tremble) + 'facere' (to make). Literally 'making one tremble'.
Memory Tips
'Horrific' is stronger than 'horrible'. It makes you feel 'horror'. Think of a 'terrific' amount of horror.