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horrific

[ haw-rif-ik, ho- ]

adjective

  1. causing horror.


horrific

/ hə-; hɒˈrɪfɪk /

adjective

  1. provoking horror; horrible
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Derived Forms

  • ǰˈھ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ǰ·i·· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of horrific1

First recorded in 1645–55; from Latin horrificus, equivalent to horri-, combining form of ǰŧ “to bristle with fear” + -ficus -fic
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horrific thing might kill them in the next time loop?

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That's the question on many minds, after India suspended a major treaty governing water sharing of six rivers in the Indus basin between the two countries, following Tuesday's horrific attack in Indian-administered Kashmir.

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"This is not about censorship - it's about protecting dignity, truth, and the emotional wellbeing of those directly affected by horrific crimes."

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Hours later, his body was found covered in horrific wounds.

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Umpires call it a train wreck, a play that results in a horrific collision through no fault of the baserunner or fielder.

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