Pronunciation: /ˈhɒrər/
noun an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust
A1 I watched a horror movie last night.
A2 She screamed in horror when she saw the spider.
B1 The horror of war is depicted in the novel.
B2 The horror film kept me on the edge of my seat.
C1 The horror genre has many subcategories such as psychological horror and supernatural horror.
C2 The horror of the situation dawned on me as I realized the severity of the consequences.
adjective causing feelings of fear, shock, or disgust
A1 The horror movie scared me.
A2 She had a horror-filled night after watching a scary movie.
B1 The horror novel kept me on the edge of my seat.
B2 The horror film had a gripping storyline that captivated the audience.
C1 The horror genre has evolved over the years, becoming more complex and thought-provoking.
C2 The director's use of lighting and sound created a truly immersive horror experience in the film.
formal The horror genre is known for its ability to evoke fear and suspense in audiences.
informal I love watching horror movies with my friends, it always gets us screaming!
slang That haunted house was so creepy, it gave me the heebee jeebees!
figurative The horror of losing a loved one can feel like a never-ending nightmare.
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