Meaning
horror
- disgust, loathing
In a sentence
Che orrore, la cucina è davvero sporca oggi.
How disgusting, the kitchen is really dirty today.
Hai visto quel film dell'orrore ieri sera?
Did you see that horror movie last night?
Non provo orrore per i ragni, solo paura.
I don't feel horror toward spiders, just fear.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| orrore | masculine · singular |
| orrori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use orrore for a strong emotional reaction; paura is simple fear, terrore is more intense panic, ribrezzo sounds more physical or visceral.
- Common with verbs like provare, suscitare, fare: provare orrore, suscitare orrore, fare orrore a qualcuno.
- In speech, Che orrore! is a very common exclamation for something ugly, embarrassing, or unpleasant, often less dramatic than English horror.