英语词汇“horrific”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

Example Sentences

horrific images of the devastation spurred many people to give generously

Recent Examples on the Web What should have been a sparse gathering turned into a horrific event.

Sen. Tim Scott | Fox News, Fox News, 4 Aug. 2022 Miller said the memories from that night were horrific.

Arkansas Online, 24 July 2022 Once a child actor on the rise with a Goonies–like career path, Jupe was the star of a fictional comedy called Kid Sheriff until a horrific on-set tragedy stalled his momentum.

Joshua Rothkopf, EW.com, 20 July 2022 Two days later, the horrific tragedy was discovered.

Abigail Adams, PEOPLE.com, 30 June 2022 McConnell's comments came a day after several Democrats expressed pessimism that Republicans would be open to substantial movement on guns even with the horrific tragedy of Uvalde on the nation's conscience.

Morgan Watkins, The Courier-Journal, 27 May 2022 Two days after the horrific event, the Duchess of Sussex traveled to Uvalde, Texas, where she was photographed placing a bouquet of white roses at a memorial outside the Uvalde County Courthouse on May 26.

Glamour, 26 May 2022 McConnell's comments came a day after several Democrats expressed pessimism that Republicans would be open to substantial movement on guns even with the horrific tragedy of Uvalde on the nation's conscience.

Ledyard King, USA TODAY, 26 May 2022 Even in the face of horrific tragedy, Republicans remain ardently opposed.

Rick Klein, ABC News, 25 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French & Latin; French horrifique, going back to Middle French, borrowed from Latin horrificus "inspiring awe or dread, frightening," from horrēre "to be stiffly erect, bristle, shudder, shiver" + -i- -i- + -ficus -fic — more at horror entry 1

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined above

单词	horrific
释义	horrific adjective hor·rif·ic hȯ-ˈri-fik hä- : having the power to horrify a horrific account of the tragedy horrifically hȯ-ˈri-fi-k(ə-)lē hä- adverb Synonyms appalling atrocious awful dreadful frightful ghastly grisly gruesome grewsome hideous horrendous horrible horrid horrifying lurid macabre monstrous nightmare nightmarish shocking terrible terrific See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences horrific images of the devastation spurred many people to give generously Recent Examples on the Web What should have been a sparse gathering turned into a horrific event. Sen. Tim Scott \| Fox News, Fox News, 4 Aug. 2022 Miller said the memories from that night were horrific. Arkansas Online, 24 July 2022 Once a child actor on the rise with a Goonies–like career path, Jupe was the star of a fictional comedy called Kid Sheriff until a horrific on-set tragedy stalled his momentum. Joshua Rothkopf, EW.com, 20 July 2022 Two days later, the horrific tragedy was discovered. Abigail Adams, PEOPLE.com, 30 June 2022 McConnell's comments came a day after several Democrats expressed pessimism that Republicans would be open to substantial movement on guns even with the horrific tragedy of Uvalde on the nation's conscience. Morgan Watkins, The Courier-Journal, 27 May 2022 Two days after the horrific event, the Duchess of Sussex traveled to Uvalde, Texas, where she was photographed placing a bouquet of white roses at a memorial outside the Uvalde County Courthouse on May 26. Glamour, 26 May 2022 McConnell's comments came a day after several Democrats expressed pessimism that Republicans would be open to substantial movement on guns even with the horrific tragedy of Uvalde on the nation's conscience. Ledyard King, USA TODAY, 26 May 2022 Even in the face of horrific tragedy, Republicans remain ardently opposed. Rick Klein, ABC News, 25 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from French & Latin; French horrifique, going back to Middle French, borrowed from Latin horrificus "inspiring awe or dread, frightening," from horrēre "to be stiffly erect, bristle, shudder, shiver" + -i- -i- + -ficus -fic — more at horror entry 1 First Known Use 1653, in the meaning defined above horrific adjective as in gruesome extremely disturbing or repellent horrific images of the devastation spurred many people to give generously Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance gruesome horrible shocking terrible horrifying nightmare frightening terrifying awful dreadful hideous terrific nightmarish appalling grisly horrendous scary horrid ghastly sickening atrocious macabre frightful disgusting monstrous lurid alarming ugly fearful grotesque dire heinous obscene intimidating loathsome revolting abhorrent unspeakable abominable grewsome repulsive deplorable formidable direful gut-wrenching fearsome offensive repugnant nauseating odious vile evil forbidding obnoxious disagreeable distasteful bloodcurdling hair-raising heart-stopping noxious redoubtable noisome unsightly foul Antonyms & Near Antonyms delightful pleasant delicious attractive enjoyable pleasurable satisfying appealing welcome agreeable delectable pleasing enticing inviting comforting soothing cheering See More
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