pure horror (B2)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˈpjʊər ˈhɒrər/
Definition
An intense feeling of fear or disgust, often used to describe a genre of fiction or a situation that inspires dread.
Examples
The haunted house was pure horror, with creepy clowns and dark corridors.
The news of the disaster filled me with pure horror, thinking about the people affected.
How to Use pure horror
- experience pure horror (verb phrase)
- to feel intense fear or dread — "I experienced pure horror when I watched the scary movie."
- be filled with pure horror (verb phrase)
- to be overwhelmed with fear or dread — "The news of the disaster filled me with pure horror."
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