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horrifying
[/ˈhɒrɪfaɪɪŋ/]
adjective
horripilante
1.
causing horror or shock; extremely frightening or disturbing
The accident was a horrifying sight that no one will ever forget.
O acidente foi uma cena horripilante que ninguém jamais esquecerá.
2.
extremely bad or unpleasant
The service at that restaurant was horrifying.
O atendimento naquele restaurante foi horripilante.
Synonyms
terrifying
frightening
appalling
dreadful
ghastly
shocking
gruesome
Antonyms
comforting
pleasing
delightful
reassuring
soothing
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
horripilante
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
horripilante
standard usage
São Paulo
horripilante
standard usage
Portugal
horripilante
standard usage; also 'terrível' or 'assustador' in informal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
a horrifying thought
horrifying details
horrifying discovery
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