horrified

[ hawr-uh-fahyd, hor- ]

adjective

1. showing or indicating great shock or horror:

   a horrified gasp; a horrified expression.

2. accompanied or characterized by a feeling of horror:

   horrified interest.

3. struck with horror; shocked:

   horrified and outraged spectators.

horrified

/ ˈhɒrɪˌfaɪd /

adjective

1. terrified; frightened
2. dismayed or shocked

Other Words From

• hor·ri·fied·ly [hawr, -, uh, -fahyd-lee, -fahy-id-, hor, -], adverb
• un·horri·fied adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of horrified¹

First recorded in 1830–40; horrify + -ed ²

Related Words

• shocked