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Meaning of Horrified
The primary meaning of the word "horrified" is feeling extremely shocked, frightened, or disturbed by something.
Definitions
- Feeling extremely shocked, frightened, or disturbed by something
- * Feeling intense disgust or repulsion
- * Feeling extreme anxiety or fear
Etymology of Horrified
The word "horrified" originates from the Latin words "horror" meaning a shuddering or trembling, and the suffix "-fy" which is a verb-forming suffix
The word has been in use since the 17th century to describe a strong feeling of fear, shock, or disgust
Example Uses
- The news of the natural disaster left her horrified and heartbroken
- * The sight of the accident horrified the bystanders
- * She was horrified by the conditions in the refugee camp