horrific

• Décrit quelque chose d'extrêmement choquant, effrayant ou désagréable.

Describes something that is extremely shocking, frightening, or unpleasant.

1. Causing horror or shockB2formal

   Extremely shocking, unpleasant, or offensive to moral or ethical standards.

   Horrifique

   • The documentary showed the horrific conditions in the prison camp.
   • The crime was so horrific that it made national headlines.
   • She described the horrific details of the accident.

   Synonymesappallingatrociousawfuldreadfulfrighteningghastlygruesomehideoushorrifyingmonstrousrepulsiverevoltingshockingterrifying

   Antonymesdelightfulmarvelouspleasantsplendidwonderful

2. Causing fear or terrorB2formal

   Very frightening or terrifying, inspiring a strong sense of dread.

   qui cause la peur ou la terreur

   • The survivors told horrific stories of the earthquake.
   • The horror movie had some truly horrific scenes.
   • The storm caused horrific damage to the coastal town.

   Synonymesalarmingappallingawfuldreadfulfearsomefrightfulhorrendoushorrifyingshockingterrifying

   Antonymescalmingcomfortingreassuringsoothing