Horrifyingly: meaning, definitions and examples

Used to describe something that causes intense fear, shock, or disgust. Suitable for situations where the event or situation is extremely disturbing.

• The creature was horrifyingly disfigured
• The accident was described as horrifyingly violent

Used to describe something that creates extreme fear. It’s often used for scenarios that instill a sense of imminent danger.

• The skydiver described the experience as terrifyingly exhilarating
• The movie was terrifyingly realistic

Used for situations that are surprising and disturbing. Often emphasizes the unexpected nature of the event.

• The news was shockingly bad
• She was shockingly rude to the waiter