Horrific
/həˈrɪf.ɪk/noun
Causing horror; extremely shocking or frightful.
Did you know?The root 'horrere' in Latin not only means 'to tremble' but also implies a deep, primal fear that can be traced back to ancient rituals and superstitions.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
horrificus
“Causing horror, dreadful.”
14th Century
Old French
horifique
“Causing dread or fear.”
Middle English
Middle English
horrific
“Pertaining to horror; frightful.”
Modern English
English
horrific
“Describing something that evokes horror or disgust.”