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Webster 1913 Edition

Horrific

Hor-rif′ic

,
Adj.
[L.
horrifieus
;
horrere
to be horrible +
-ficare
(in comp.) to make: cf. F.
horrifique
. See
Horror
,
-fy
.]
Causing horror; frightful.
Let . . . nothing ghastly or
horrific
be supposed.
I. Taylor.

Webster 1828 Edition

Horrific

HORRIF'IC

,
Adj.
[L. horrificus.] Causing horror.

Definition 2024

horrific

horrific

English

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Adjective

horrific ‎(comparative more horrific, superlative most horrific)

  1. Horrifying, causing horror; horrible.

Usage notes

  • Like many terms that start with a non-silent h but have emphasis on their second syllable, some people precede horrific with an, others with a.

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Etymology

Latin horrificus, from horrere ‎(“to be horrible”) + -ficare ‎(“to make (in comp.)”): confer French horrifique. See horror, -fy.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɪfɪk

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