adj Uncommon

horrified

Horrified (adj) means feeling shock and horror. Example: “She was horrified to find the front door wide open.”

adj

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 notes

In plain EnglishFilled with a sudden strong feeling of shock or disgust.

Common pairings

horrified expression horrified to discover utterly horrified

more horrified comparative, most horrified superlative

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She was _____ to find the front door wide open.

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What does “horrified” mean?

The word “horrified” means feeling shock and horror. In plain terms, filled with a sudden strong feeling of shock or disgust.

How do you use “horrified” in a sentence?

Here is “horrified” used in a sentence: “She was horrified to find the front door wide open.”

What part of speech is “horrified”?

“Horrified” is an adjective.

Is “horrified” a common word?

“Horrified” is an uncommon word in modern English.