Horrifying

Pronunciation: /ˈhɔːrəˌfaɪɪŋ/

Definitions of horrifying

adjective causing great fear or dread; terrifying

Example Sentences

A1 The horror movie was too horrifying for me to watch.

A2 She had a horrifying experience when she got lost in the woods.

B1 The documentary about the war was truly horrifying, showing the brutal reality of conflict.

B2 The novel described a series of horrifying events that left the reader feeling disturbed.

C1 The graphic images in the news report were truly horrifying, showing the aftermath of the natural disaster.

C2 The movie depicted a series of horrifying crimes that were based on true events, leaving the audience in shock.

Examples of horrifying in a Sentence

formal The details of the crime scene were truly horrifying.

informal I watched a really horrifying movie last night.

slang That haunted house was so creepy, it was horrifying!

figurative The thought of failing the exam was absolutely horrifying.

Grammatical Forms of horrifying

• past tense: horrified
• plural: horrifyings
• comparative: more horrifying
• superlative: most horrifying
• present tense: horrifies
• future tense: will horrify
• perfect tense: have horrified
• continuous tense: is horrifying
• singular: horrifying
• positive degree: horrifying
• infinitive: to horrify
• gerund: horrifying
• participle: horrified

Origin and Evolution of horrifying

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'horrifying' originated from the Old French word 'horrorifier' which means to cause horror or terror.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'horrifying' has evolved to encompass a broader range of emotions and situations that evoke fear, disgust, or shock in individuals.