Horrifying Definition

horrifying
adjective
  1. provoking horror; "an atrocious automobile accident"; "a frightful crime of decapitation"; "an alarming, even horrifying, picture"; "war is beyond all words horrible"- Winston Churchill; "an ugly wound"

"Horrifying" in song lyrics

See how horrifying is used in real songs:

  • "You've fallen to a dimension that's horrifying"
    Art Or Origin (Chino XL & Kaoz) — No Slow Rollin'
  • "ALL DAY - I'm wicked, I keep it horrifying"
    Insane Clown Posse — 24
  • "Sparks is flying, the chilling screams are horrifying"
    Twin Perils — Zatoichi

Usage tips for "horrifying"

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