grauenvoll

dreadful; hideous; appalling

English translations

  1. 01

    terrible

  2. 02

    dreadful

  3. 03

    appalling

  4. 04

    horrific

Word details

German meaning
Sehr schlecht, schrecklich oder entsetzlich.
English meaning
Horrible
Synonym
schrecklich, entsetzlich
German example
Der Film war grauenvoll.
English example
The movie was horrible.
Comparative
grauenvollerSuperlative: am grauenvollsten

Example sentences with “grauenvoll”

  1. Die Nachricht war grauenvoll anzuhören. (The news was dreadful to listen to.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'grauenvoll' and 'grauenhaft'?

They are nearly identical synonyms. 'Grauenvoll' is perhaps slightly more emotive, focusing on the 'fullness' of the horror or dread.