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Horrific
/həˈrɪfɪk/adjective
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Horrific refers to something that evokes extreme fear, shock, or revulsion due to its graphic violence, unnatural horror, or profound tragedy. In today's world, it's commonly used to describe both real-life atrocities like natural disasters and fictional elements in movies or books, highlighting the deep emotional turmoil it stirs in people.
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Interestingly, the word horrific gained prominence in English literature through Edgar Allan Poe's works, such as his 1843 story 'The Tell-Tale Heart', where it amplified the psychological intensity of fear; studies show that exposure to such horrific themes can temporarily increase heart rates by up to 20 beats per minute in readers.
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