horrific
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- horrifically adverb
Etymology
Origin of horrific
First recorded in 1645–55; from Latin horrificus, equivalent to horri-, combining form of horrēre “to bristle with fear” + -ficus -fic
Example Sentences
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He said his emails with Maxwell "took place over two decades ago, long before her horrific crimes came to light".
From BBC
The Guthrie case adds another, more horrific scenario.
"My prayers and deepest condolences are with the families and friends who have lost loved ones to these horrific acts of violence," Carney said in a social media post.
From Barron's
He’s got tree-trunk thighs, impeccable balance and a stunningly high tolerance for the horrific pain required to chase four gold medals in Milan.
Earlier this month, Wasserman said he regretted the messages “deeply” and noted that they “took place over two decades ago, long before her horrific crimes came to light.”
From Salon
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