horrifically

In gruesome fashion

Horrifically means in a manner that causes horror or shock.

It intensifies descriptions of violence, suffering, or disturbing events: The accident was horrifically violent, horrifically burned.

The word can also be hyperbolic, emphasizing something merely unpleasant: The project went horrifically wrong, horrifically expensive.

degree

extremely

To an intense degree

dreadfully · shockingly · appallingly · disturbingly · alarmingly · grievously · egregiously · distressingly · tragically · devastatingly

disturbing

gruesome

Causing horror and disgust

macabre · nightmarish · disturbing · harrowing · appalling · shocking · chilling · haunting · terrifying · dreadful

Opposites
manner of emotional impact

horrificallydelightfully

In a pleasing way

wonderfully · beautifully · gloriously · magnificently · splendidly

degree of pleasantness

horrificallypleasantly

In an enjoyable manner

agreeably · enjoyably · pleasingly · satisfyingly · comfortingly

evaluative quality

horrificallymagnificently

In an impressive manner

splendidly · excellently · superbly · marvelously · brilliantly

Family

horror, horrible, horrid, horrific, horrify, horrifying, horribly, horrified, horrors

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG