horrific

adjective

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: hor-rif-ic (3)

English Definition

Causing horror; highly disturbing or terrifying.

Example Sentence

We saw news of a horrific accident on TV yesterday.

US IPA /həˈrɪfɪk/

UK IPA /hɒˈrɪfɪk/

dreadful terrible horrifying ghastly shocking

pleasant wonderful delightful