HyperDic: appalling

English > 2 senses of the word appalling:
ADJECTIVEallappalling, dismayingcausing consternation
NOUNeventappallingan experience that appalls
appalling > pronunciation
Soundsahpao'lihng
Rhymesabducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...
English > appalling: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningCausing consternation.
Example"appalling conditions"
Synonymdismaying
BroaderalarmingFrightening because of an awareness of danger
Spanishasombroso, espantoso, horroroso, terrible
Catalanespantós, horrorós
Adverbsappallinglyto an appalling extent
English > appalling: 2 senses > noun 1, event
MeaningAn experience that appalls.
Example"is it better to view the appalling or merely hear of it?"
BroaderexperienceAn event as apprehended
Spanishespanto, horror

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