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horrifyingly Synonyms

Another word for horrifyingly

Choosing another word for horrifyingly depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

To an extreme, alarming, or unpleasant degree.

Usage Example

"The expedition team realized that their remaining food supplies were alarmingly low."

Strongest
alarmingly
frightfully
Strong
dreadfully
terribly
awfully
disturbingly
shockingly

• adverb (Context 2)

In a manner that causes intense shock, fear, or disgust.

Usage Example

"The historical documentary depicted the consequences of the famine terrifyingly."

Strongest
terrifyingly
appallingly
shockingly
Strong
dreadfully
frighteningly
horribly
sickeningly
atrociously
alarmingly

Opposites of horrifyingly

The opposite of horrifyingly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

reassuringly
comfortingly
pleasantly
delightfully
soothingly
mildly
moderately
slightly
See all opposites of horrifyingly

• Nearby Words

horrified
horrify
horrifying
horrifyingly
horror
horse
horse chestnut

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Horrifyingly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/horrifyingly
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