adj
Uncommon
horrifying
Horrifying (adj) means causing horror; extremely frightening. Example: “It was a horrifying scene of destruction after the storm.”
adj
1
Causing horror; extremely frightening.
"It was a horrifying scene of destruction after the storm."
"Witnesses described the horrifying moment the building collapsed."
How to use horrifying
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSo shocking or frightening that it produces horror in the observer.
Common pairings
horrifying discovery
horrifying ordeal
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more horrifying
- Superlative
- most horrifying
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What does “horrifying” mean?
The word “horrifying” means causing horror; extremely frightening. In plain terms, so shocking or frightening that it produces horror in the observer.
How do you use “horrifying” in a sentence?
Here is “horrifying” used in a sentence: “It was a horrifying scene of destruction after the storm.”
What part of speech is “horrifying”?
“Horrifying” is an adjective.
Is “horrifying” a common word?
“Horrifying” is an uncommon word in modern English.
