Synonyms for
Horrific
Definition
causing horror or shock
Synonyms & similar words
dread
dire
fearsome
terrible
dreaded
frightening
horrendous
outrageous
direful
dreadful
awful
hideous
horrid
fearful
terrible
horrible
dreadful
frightening
ghastly
gruesome
shocking
awful
appalling
terrifying
nightmarish
macabre
scary
spine-chilling
blood-curdling
hair-raising
chilling
creepy
fearsome
petrifying
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- horrific accident
- horrific crime
- horrific experience
- horrific details
- horrific scene
- horrific consequences
- horrific attack
Word family
noun horror
adverb horrifically
Usage note
Often used to describe events or experiences that cause extreme fear, shock, or disgust. It implies a strong negative emotional impact.
Example sentences
- The horrific accident left many people injured.
- The scream was so horrific that it made my blood run cold.
- The news of the terrorist attack was simply horrific.
- The storm caused horrific damage to the town.
- The smell coming from the dumpster was absolutely horrific.
Quotes
'I don't know what's more horrific: the fact that the monster exists or the fact that people pretend it doesn't.' - Unknown
'The most horrific things are always concealed in the mundane.' - Haruki Murakami
'War is absolutely horrific, and it's one of the worst things that can happen to humanity.' - Angelina Jolie