Definition

In a way that causes great fear or shock.

Example

The movie was horrifyingly realistic, making everyone in the audience scream.

Conversation

Did you see that new horror movie last night?

Yeah, it was horrifyingly good!

I was surprised by how scary it was, honestly.

Same here! I couldn't sleep after watching it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Horrifyingly → It is formed from "horrific" (from Latin "horrificus", meaning causing horror) and the adverbial suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "horrifyingly" means in a manner that causes horror or dread.

Memory Tip

Think of something that causes 'horror' ('horrific') and remember that 'horrifyingly' describes how something can be done in a way that evokes that fear.

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