Word: Horror

Pronunciation

/ˈhɔːrər/

Definitions

• Noun: An intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust; a terrifying or horrifying thing or event. Example: “The movie was a masterpiece of suspense and horror.”
  • As a Noun (Literary Genre): A genre of fiction, movies, or art intended to create feelings of fear, dread, and terror. Example: “Her favorite books are all in the horror genre.”

Example sentences:

• Noun (Emotion): “The mere thought of heights invokes a sense of horror within her.”
• Noun (Literary Genre): “Stephen King is renowned for his mastery over the horror genre.”

Phrases

• “Abject horror”: Complete and utter terror or revulsion.
• “Horror story”: A story that is meant to be frightening or shocking.
• “Horror film”: A movie designed to elicit fear and other strong emotions through suspense, terror, and shock.

Example Sentences

• Noun (Emotion): “The survivors still bear the psychological scars from the horrors they witnessed during the war.”
• Noun (Literary Genre): “His new novel is a chilling tale of horror set in a haunted mansion.”

Synonyms

• Terror
• Fear
• Dread
• Fright
• Shock
• Revulsion
• Scare
• Awe (in the context of something awe-inspiringly terrible)