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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Example Sentence
The accident scene was horrifying to witness.
目睹这场事故现场令人恐惧。
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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
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The scary late-night movie showed some truly ______ monsters.
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A
horrifying
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B
pleasant
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C
cheerful
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D
comforting
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A — horrifying.
“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.
How do you use “horrifying” in a sentence?
The accident scene was horrifying to witness. (目睹这场事故现场令人恐惧。)
What are synonyms for “horrifying”?
terrifying, shocking, dreadful — all close in meaning to horrifying (adj. causing horror or shock).
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.
