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Meaning of horrifically
The primary meaning of the word "horrifically" is in a manner that inspires horror or fear.
Etymology of horrifically
The word "horrifically" is derived from the Latin word "horrere," which means to bristle with fear or to shudder, and the suffix "-ic" and the adverbial suffix "-ly," which form an adverb indicating manner.
The word "horrifically" has been in use since the mid-17th century to describe something that inspires horror or fear.
Synonyms
appallingly
atrociously
awfully
badly
brutally
cruelly
terribly
frightfully
ghastly
gruesomely
heinously
horribly
inhumanly
miserably
painfully
repellently
shockingly
tragically
vilely
abominably
abysmally
dreadfully
fearsomely
horribly
inexcusably
intolerably
gruesomely
lamentably
odiously
outrageously
pitifully
reprehensibly
revoltingly
scandalously
shamefully
sickeningly
woefully
Definitions
- In a way that causes great horror or fear
- * In a manner that is extremely bad or unpleasant
Usage Examples
- The movie ended horrifically, with the main character's death.
- * The news of the natural disaster was reported horrifically, with thousands of people affected.
- * The conditions in the refugee camp were horrifically poor, with inadequate food and shelter.