horrific

Meanings

• Adjective

  Causing extreme fear, terror, or dread.

• Adjective

  Characterized by or causing great fear, terror, or dread.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with horrific
terrific , mific , riffic

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Variants

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horrific , horrifically

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Forms

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The form of 'horrific' remains the same in all its uses.

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Etymology

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From the Latin horrificus, from horrere ‘start, recoil’ + -ficus ‘-making’.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'horrific' first appeared in English in the late 16th century.

2. In Latin, the root word 'horrere' means 'to bristle with fear' or 'to recoil with horror'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Terror: A feeling of intense fear, often accompanied by a sense of helplessness.

2. Fear: A natural response to a perceived threat or danger.

3. Macabre: Relating to or depicting death or the dead in a way that is intended to be both intriguing and disturbing.

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Culture

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The term 'horrific' is often used in literature, films, and other forms of media to describe scenes, situations, or entities that are intended to elicit fear, terror, or dread. It is commonly associated with the supernatural, the macabre, and the grotesque.

How to Memorize "horrific"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize the word 'horrific', imagine a scene or situation that is intended to elicit fear or terror. This could be a haunted house, a monster, or a natural disaster.

2. associate
   

   - To associate the word 'horrific' with strong emotions such as fear, terror, or dread. Try to recall a time when you felt truly scared or frightened.

3. mnemonics
   

   - One possible mnemonic for remembering the meaning of 'horrific' is to associate it with the word 'frightening'. Another is to remember that it comes from the Latin 'horrificus', meaning 'startling' or 'recoiling'.

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