horrific
adjective
hor·rif·ic
hȯ-ˈri-fik 
hä-
: having the power to horrify
a horrific account of the tragedy
Synonyms of horrific
Examples of horrific in a Sentence
horrific images of the devastation spurred many people to give generously
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The horrific and devastating loss of our parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, is something that no one should ever experience.
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Sean Mandell, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
Her work with a body retrieval unit takes a horrific turn when the dead begin to rise.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2025
The horrific crimes in Gaza have resulted in a global outcry and awakened consciences across ideological barriers.
—Mohammad Javad Zarif, Foreign Affairs, 22 Dec. 2025
In a year that felt endlessly chaotic and packed with horrific headlines, TV stepped up as our most reliable emotional support system.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 22 Dec. 2025
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Sean Mandell, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
Her work with a body retrieval unit takes a horrific turn when the dead begin to rise.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2025
The horrific crimes in Gaza have resulted in a global outcry and awakened consciences across ideological barriers.
—Mohammad Javad Zarif, Foreign Affairs, 22 Dec. 2025
In a year that felt endlessly chaotic and packed with horrific headlines, TV stepped up as our most reliable emotional support system.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 22 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for horrific
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“Horrific.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horrific. Accessed 4 Jan. 2026.
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