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horrifically

hor·rif·ic
H h

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [haw-rif-ik, ho-]
    • /hɔˈrɪf ɪk, hɒ-/
    • /ˈhɒrɪfɪklɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [haw-rif-ik, ho-]
    • /hɔˈrɪf ɪk, hɒ-/

Definitions of horrifically word

  • adjective horrifically causing horror. 1
  • noun horrifically In a horrific manner. 1
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Origin of horrifically

First appearance:

before 1645
One of the 44% oldest English words
1645-55; < Latin horrificus, equivalent to horri- (combining form of horrēre to bristle with fear) + -ficus -fic

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Parts of speech for Horrifically

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Horrifically

horrifically popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for horrifically

adverb horrifically

  • appallingly — causing dismay or horror: an appalling accident; an appalling lack of manners.
  • terrifyingly — to fill with terror or alarm; make greatly afraid.
  • shockingly — causing intense surprise, disgust, horror, etc.
  • horribly — causing or tending to cause horror; shockingly dreadful: a horrible sight.
  • horrified — showing or indicating great shock or horror: a horrified gasp; a horrified expression.
All 10 Synonyms of horrifically

Antonyms for horrifically

adverb horrifically

  • wonderfully — excellent; great; marvelous: We all had a wonderful weekend.
Just one Antonym for horrifically

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