grauenvoll
dreadful; hideous; appalling
English translations
- 01
terrible
- 02
dreadful
- 03
appalling
- 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”
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.