Horror Vocabulary

adjective filled with horror or shock

• The audience was aghast at the politician's scandalous behavior.
• I was aghast when I saw the price of the new iPhone.
• My friends were totally aghast when they found out I had never tried sushi before.
• Her heart was aghast at the thought of losing her best friend.

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adjective Causing an unpleasant feeling of fear or unease.

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• The abandoned house had a creepy atmosphere that sent shivers down my spine.
• I don't like walking through that dark alley at night, it gives me the creeps.
• That old doll is so creepy, it gives me the heebie-jeebies.
• The way he smiled at me was so creepy, it felt like he was looking into my soul.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective describing word that modifies a noun or pronoun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• The fear inspiring storm caused widespread panic among the residents.
• The haunted house was definitely fear inspiring.
• That movie was so fear inspiring, I couldn't sleep for days.
• The fear inspiring presence of the dictator loomed over the country.

adjective deviating from the normal or usual; odd or strange

• The freakish weather patterns have scientists concerned about the impact of climate change.
• Did you see that freakish play in the game last night?
• Her outfit was so freakish, I couldn't stop staring.
• The freakish twist in the plot caught everyone by surprise.

adjective causing fear or dread; terrifying

• The storm outside was frightful, with thunder and lightning crashing all around.
• I watched a frightful movie last night and couldn't sleep afterwards.
• That haunted house is so frightful, it gives me the creeps.
• The thought of failing the exam was frightful, but I studied hard and passed with flying colors.

noun a sudden intense feeling of fear

• The sudden noise caused a great fright among the attendees.
• I nearly jumped out of my skin from the fright!
• That horror movie gave me a major fright last night.
• The thought of failing the exam filled her with fright.

adjective having a morbid or unhealthy interest in death or horror

• The ghoulish figure lurked in the shadows, sending chills down everyone's spines.
• That ghoulish movie we watched last night gave me nightmares.
• I can't believe you're wearing that ghoulish costume to the party.
• Her ghoulish obsession with death and decay was unsettling to those around her.

noun blood that has been shed, especially as a result of violence

verb to pierce or stab with a horn or tusk

• The movie was filled with graphic scenes of gore and violence.
• I can't handle all the gore in horror movies.
• That horror movie was so gory, it made me cringe.
• The political debate turned into a verbal gore fest.

adjective involving or showing violence and bloodshed

• The crime scene was extremely gory, with blood splattered everywhere.
• That horror movie was so gory, it made me feel sick.
• I can't handle gory stuff like that, it freaks me out.
• The details of the scandal were gory, revealing the corruption within the company.

adjective causing horror or disgust; gruesome

• The detective described the crime scene as grisly, with blood spattered everywhere.
• I couldn't watch that grisly movie, it was too scary for me.
• That horror game is so grisly, it gave me nightmares.
• The grisly truth of the matter is that we are running out of time.

noun a deep, guttural sound made in response to pain or distress

• The patient let out a groan as the nurse adjusted the bandages.
• I let out a groan when I saw the long line at the grocery store.
• I couldn't help but groan when my friend told that corny joke.
• The old floorboards groaned under the weight of the heavy furniture.

adjective causing repulsion or horror; grisly

• The crime scene was filled with gruesome evidence of the violent act.
• I can't watch that gruesome horror movie, it's too scary for me.
• The details of the accident were so gruesome, I couldn't believe my eyes.
• The aftermath of the battle was a gruesome sight, with bodies scattered everywhere.

adjective describing something as lacking a head or headless

• The headless statue stood in the center of the courtyard.
• I saw a headless mannequin in the store window.
• That movie was so scary, it had me feeling headless!
• Without a clear plan, the project felt headless and directionless.

noun anxiety or fear

• The eerie sounds in the abandoned house gave me the heebie jeebies.
• That horror movie really gave me the heebie jeebies.
• The creepy crawlies always give me the heebie jeebies.
• The thought of public speaking gives me the heebie jeebies.

adjective extremely unpleasant, ugly, or shocking in appearance

• The hideous statue was deemed inappropriate for public display.
• That dress is absolutely hideous, why would you wear it?
• His new car is so hideous, it's like a clown car.
• The hideous truth about the situation finally came to light.

noun a long, loud, mournful cry or sound

verb to make a long, loud, mournful cry or sound

• The wind made the wolves howl in the distance.
• I heard the wolves howl last night while camping.
• The party was so loud, it made me want to howl!
• The singer's voice was so powerful, it made the audience howl with delight.

adjective causing shock or disgust; sensational or melodramatic

• The newspaper published a lurid account of the crime scene.
• I couldn't believe the lurid details in that gossip magazine.
• The movie was so lurid, it was like a trainwreck - you couldn't look away.
• His lurid imagination painted a vivid picture of what could happen if they didn't act quickly.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, typically answering the questions how, when, or where

• The government's decision to increase taxes was viewed as monstrously unfair by the public.
• I can't believe how monstrously expensive this new phone is!
• That party last night was monstrously lit!
• Her beauty was so striking that it seemed monstrously unreal.

verb present participle of revolt

adjective causing intense disgust; disgusting

• The sight and smell of the garbage dump was truly revolting.
• I can't believe you ate that revolting pizza from last week.
• That movie was so revolting, I almost walked out of the theater.
• The corruption in the government is revolting to all citizens.

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'scary' describes something that causes fear or is frightening.

• The haunted house was filled with scary decorations and eerie sounds.
• I don't want to watch that scary movie, it gives me nightmares.
• That roller coaster was so scary, I thought I was going to lose my lunch!
• The thought of public speaking is a scary prospect for many people.

noun a loud and piercing cry expressing extreme emotion or pain

verb to cry out loudly and piercingly

• The sound of screaming could be heard from the house next door.
• She was screaming at the top of her lungs when she saw the spider.
• The concert was so lit, everyone was screaming their heads off.
• His artwork was so powerful, it seemed to be screaming with emotion.

verb to cause extreme fear or terror in someone

• The horror movie was so terrifying that I had to cover my eyes.
• I'm terrified of spiders, they creep me out so much.
• That haunted house was absolutely terrifying, I couldn't wait to get out of there.
• The thought of failing the exam terrifies me more than anything else.

adjective describing something that is too terrible or extreme to be expressed in words

• The details of the crime were so unspeakable that the jury struggled to comprehend the magnitude of the situation.
• I can't even begin to describe the unspeakable mess that was left in the kitchen after the party.
• That movie was so unspeakable, I couldn't even make it through the first 10 minutes.
• The beauty of the sunset was so unspeakable that it left everyone in awe.

noun a soft or low spoken voice

verb to speak very softly using one's breath without using vocal cords

• She leaned in to whisper a secret in his ear.
• I whispered to my friend that I had a crush on someone.
• We were whispering about our plans to sneak out later.
• The wind whispered through the trees, creating a peaceful atmosphere.

noun a reanimated corpse that has been brought back to life, typically by supernatural means

adjective relating to or characteristic of a zombie

• The scientist studied the behavior of the zombie in the controlled laboratory environment.
• I heard that there's a new zombie movie coming out next week.
• That party was so crazy, everyone looked like zombies the next morning.
• After pulling an all-nighter, I felt like a zombie at work the next day.

adjective describing something as delicious in a zombie-like manner

• The new horror movie is filled with zombielicious scenes that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
• I can't wait to binge-watch that zombielicious TV series everyone is talking about.
• The makeup at the Halloween party was totally zombielicious.
• The abandoned amusement park had a zombielicious vibe, with rusted rides and overgrown plants.

adjective causing fear or terror; frightful

• The affrightful storm caused widespread damage to the town.
• I had an affrightful encounter with a spider in my room last night.
• That horror movie was so affrightful, I couldn't sleep for days.
• The news of the accident was affrightful, sending shockwaves through the community.