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Causing or marked by intense horror, dread, dismay, or revulsion.
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Use for a detail that provokes horror or revulsion.Make an event, sound, or revelation feel sharply disturbing.
Words that belong together
- horrific scene
- horrific discovery
- horrific injuries
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A horrific scrape travelled slowly across the ceiling above them.
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- horrific
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Usage notes
Horrific is stronger than merely unpleasant; it signals intense fear, shock, or aversion.
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