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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A former GB cyclist whose chance of Olympics glory was wrecked by a horrific crash has spoken of her career "highs and lows" as she confirmed her retirement.
From BBC
"We must ensure that the perpetrators of these horrific violations face justice regardless of the affiliation," Turk said on Sunday, adding that repeated attacks on civilian infrastructure could constitute "war crimes".
From Barron's
"We took strength and comfort from all the messages when we had just been through the most horrific experience," he said.
From BBC
"And even thinking about how he was treated in reception just makes me angry. It was pretty horrific."
From BBC
The Afar regional government said it was "doing all the necessary life saving operations" on the injured migrants following the "horrific" accident.
From BBC
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