horrifying
/ˈhɔːrəˌfaɪɪŋ/
hor · ri · fy · ing
ˈhɔːr · ə · ˌfaɪ · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. causing horror or shock
Significado en Español
horroroso, aterrador
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kinh hoàng
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “horrifying”:
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A
comforting
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B
reassuring
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C
terrifying
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D
soothing
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C — terrifying.
“horrifying” means adj. causing horror or shock
Common questions about “horrifying”
What does “horrifying” mean?
horrifying — adj. causing horror or shock. In Chinese: 令人恐惧的.
How do you pronounce “horrifying”?
horrifying is pronounced /ˈhɔːrəˌfaɪɪŋ/. It breaks into 4 syllables: hor · ri · fy · ing.
Is “horrifying” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. horrifying appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
