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Appalling vs Horrifying - What's the difference?

appalling | horrifying | Synonyms |

Appalling is a synonym of horrifying.


As verbs the difference between appalling and horrifying

is that appalling is while horrifying is .

As adjectives the difference between appalling and horrifying

is that appalling is horrifying and astonishing while horrifying is tending]] to inspire horror; that [[horrify|horrifies; horrific.

appalling

English

Verb

(head)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Horrifying and astonishing.
    • That was an appalling waste of money.

    Usage notes

    * Not to be confused with appealing.

    Synonyms

    * awful, grotesque, horrid, hideous, terrible

    Derived terms

    * appallingly

    horrifying

    English

    Verb

    (head)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Tending]] to inspire horror; that [[horrify, horrifies; horrific.
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