horrific

hor·rif·ic

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adjective

The definition of horrific is terrifying or causing fear.

An example of something horrific is a bloody and gory crime scene.

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horrific

horrifying; horrible

Origin of horrific

French horrifique from Classical Latin horrificus from horrere, to bristle (see horrid) + facere, to make (see do)

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horrific

adjective

Causing horror; terrifying.

Origin of horrific

Latin horrificus horrēre to tremble -ficus -fic

Related Forms:

hor·rif′i·cal·ly
adverb

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Adjective

(comparative more horrific, superlative most horrific)

horrifying, causing horror; horrible.

Usage notes

Like many terms that start with a (non-silent) h and have emphasis on their second syllable, some people precede horrific with an, others with a.

Origin

Latin horrificus, from horrere (“to be horrible”) + -ficare (“to make (in comp.)”): confer French horrifique. See horror, -fy.

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Consistent with the original The Suffering game, this action/ shooter title takes you on a violent journey filled with violent, horrific creatures.
In contrast to a lot of hauntings, this particular case is one of the more positive ones, with the spirits of the Kehoes said to be friendly and curious, rather than horrific and frightening.
Real ghost stories are part of the fabric of life, from scary stories meant to warn and protect children from horrific fates to tales told to thrill and chill.
Jennifer Hudson is known for many different things, from being a star on American Idol to winning and Academy Award to releasing a gold-certified album to the horrific news events surrounding her mother's murder.
While some designs take the innocent route, keep in mind any costume can be made horrific or sweet depending on the small details and accessories.

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