Horrific Definition
horrific
- adjective
- grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror; "subjected to outrageous cruelty"; "a hideous pattern of injustice"; "horrific conditions in the mining industry"
- causing fear or dread or terror; "the awful war"; "an awful risk"; "dire news"; "a career or vengeance so direful that London was shocked"; "the dread presence of the headmaster"; "polio is no longer the dreaded disease it once was"; "a dreadful storm"; "a fearful howling"; "horrendous explosions shook the city"; "a terrible curse"
"Horrific" in song lyrics
See how horrific is used in real songs:
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"No shadows on my kicks too much Chi horrific"
Afu-Ra f/ Masta Killa — Mortal Kombat -
"Trapped inside a math book, you want the horrific"
Afu-Ra f/ Don Parmazhane, The Blob — Sacred Wars -
"Now many people tell me New York City is horrific"
Akbar — Take it There
Words that rhyme with horrific
Usage tips for "horrific"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "horrific" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for horrific to find words that pair well.