adj
horrified
adj
1
Feeling shock and horror.
"She was horrified to find the front door wide open."
"Neighbours stood horrified as the flames spread."
How to Use Horrified
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFilled with a sudden strong feeling of shock or disgust.
Common pairings
horrified expression
horrified to discover
utterly horrified
Word Forms
more horrified comparative, most horrified superlative
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