How Do You Spell HORRIFICALLY?

Pronunciation: [hɒɹˈɪfɪkli] (IPA)

The word "horrifically" is spelled with a "horr-" sound followed by "-ifically". The "horr-" sound is pronounced as /hɒr/ in IPA phonetic transcription, with the "h" being pronounced as a voiceless glottal fricative. The "-ifically" part is pronounced as /ɪfɪkəli/, with the stress on the second syllable (-IF-). This means the word is pronounced as /hɒrɪfɪkli/. It is used to describe something that is extremely horrifying or shocking in a negative sense.

HORRIFICALLY Meaning and Definition

1. Horrifically is an adverb derived from the word "horrific," which pertains to something extremely terrifying, causing horror, or instilling intense fear or disgust. When used to describe an action, event, or situation, horrifically emphasizes the degree to which something is shocking, appalling, or horrifyingly terrible.

   In its dictionary definition, "horrifically" means to do something in a manner that is extremely shocking, appalling, or terrifying. It signifies an intensity of horror beyond what is considered ordinary or acceptable, often involving extreme violence, suffering, or devastation.

   For instance, one might say that a person was horrifically injured in a car accident, indicating severe and disturbing injuries of a shocking nature. Similarly, a journalist might describe a horrifically violent crime committed in a neighborhood, highlighting the extreme and appalling nature of the act.

   The use of "horrifically" serves to intensify the impact of the adjective it modifies, emphasizing the gruesome or appalling aspects of a situation. It is commonly used in storytelling, news reports, or personal accounts to convey the extreme nature of events that evoke terror, fear, or revulsion.

Top Common Misspellings for HORRIFICALLY *

• horrificly 73.3333333%

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Other Common Misspellings for HORRIFICALLY

• horrificaly
• horifically
• horriffically
• horefically
• hoarafically
• horiffically

Etymology of HORRIFICALLY

The word "horrifically" is derived from the adjective "horrific". The term "horrific" dates back to the early 17th century and is derived from the Latin word "horrificus", which means "causing horror" or "terrifying". The Latin word can be further divided into two parts: "horror", meaning "terror" or "dread", and "-ficus", meaning "making" or "causing". Therefore, "horrifically" is formed by adding the adverbial suffix "-ly" to "horrific", indicating that something is done in a horrifying or terrifying manner.

Similar spelling word for HORRIFICALLY

• terrifically.