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Is there a word to describe the feeling of being transfixed out of horror?
Word for feeling of being used by someoneIs there a word to represent the feeling on never being somewhere before?Word describing the feeling of being lazy about doing somethingA word evoking the feeling of being “part” of a work of fictionWord for feeling amused by someone/people being … stupid?In search of an English word/phrase that describes the feeling when one feels stress from knowing important information that others do notIs there a generic term for Lovecraftian horror that doesn't use the words “cosmic” or “horror”?Word or phrase to describe feeling of mental clarity & contentment with things being in order or organisedHow would you describe the feeling of feeling like being treated unfairly?Is there a word for the feeling of having messed up?
Could not find an existing duplicate question, but this may be due to not know how to describe the word/feeling!
For example, given the following sentence:
Francis could not look away from the blood-drenched vampire. The blood-soaked clothes and shimmering fangs were X
And X is specifically drawing upon the fact that the appearance is horrifying, horrible, scary, etc.
Similar words that come to mind but are generic in their motivation: hypnotic, transfixing
First question on this Stack so apologies if poor formatting!
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Could not find an existing duplicate question, but this may be due to not know how to describe the word/feeling!
For example, given the following sentence:
Francis could not look away from the blood-drenched vampire. The blood-soaked clothes and shimmering fangs were X
And X is specifically drawing upon the fact that the appearance is horrifying, horrible, scary, etc.
Similar words that come to mind but are generic in their motivation: hypnotic, transfixing
First question on this Stack so apologies if poor formatting!
single-word-requests emotions
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Could not find an existing duplicate question, but this may be due to not know how to describe the word/feeling!
For example, given the following sentence:
Francis could not look away from the blood-drenched vampire. The blood-soaked clothes and shimmering fangs were X
And X is specifically drawing upon the fact that the appearance is horrifying, horrible, scary, etc.
Similar words that come to mind but are generic in their motivation: hypnotic, transfixing
First question on this Stack so apologies if poor formatting!
single-word-requests emotions
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Could not find an existing duplicate question, but this may be due to not know how to describe the word/feeling!
For example, given the following sentence:
Francis could not look away from the blood-drenched vampire. The blood-soaked clothes and shimmering fangs were X
And X is specifically drawing upon the fact that the appearance is horrifying, horrible, scary, etc.
Similar words that come to mind but are generic in their motivation: hypnotic, transfixing
First question on this Stack so apologies if poor formatting!
single-word-requests emotions
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According to the Oxford online dictionary the verb to petrify means by its primary definition
Change (organic matter) into a stony substance by encrusting or replacing it with a calcareous, siliceous, or other mineral deposit.
However it has the secondary, originally metaphorical, definition of
Make (someone) so frightened that they are unable to move
The the present paticiple of to petrify is petrifying which would fit well into your sentence.
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Ah, if only there was a mix between @Ibf's 'stunned' suggestion and this! I think I am going to mark your answer as correct as it did answer my question. Thank you so much!
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stunned TFD
- to shock or overwhelm
- to surprise or astound
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According to the Oxford online dictionary the verb to petrify means by its primary definition
Change (organic matter) into a stony substance by encrusting or replacing it with a calcareous, siliceous, or other mineral deposit.
However it has the secondary, originally metaphorical, definition of
Make (someone) so frightened that they are unable to move
The the present paticiple of to petrify is petrifying which would fit well into your sentence.
answered 2 hours ago
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Ah, if only there was a mix between @Ibf's 'stunned' suggestion and this! I think I am going to mark your answer as correct as it did answer my question. Thank you so much!
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According to the Oxford online dictionary the verb to petrify means by its primary definition
Change (organic matter) into a stony substance by encrusting or replacing it with a calcareous, siliceous, or other mineral deposit.
However it has the secondary, originally metaphorical, definition of
Make (someone) so frightened that they are unable to move
The the present paticiple of to petrify is petrifying which would fit well into your sentence.
answered 2 hours ago
BoldBenBoldBen
6,075818
Ah, if only there was a mix between @Ibf's 'stunned' suggestion and this! I think I am going to mark your answer as correct as it did answer my question. Thank you so much!
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According to the Oxford online dictionary the verb to petrify means by its primary definition
Change (organic matter) into a stony substance by encrusting or replacing it with a calcareous, siliceous, or other mineral deposit.
However it has the secondary, originally metaphorical, definition of
Make (someone) so frightened that they are unable to move
The the present paticiple of to petrify is petrifying which would fit well into your sentence.
answered 2 hours ago
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According to the Oxford online dictionary the verb to petrify means by its primary definition
Change (organic matter) into a stony substance by encrusting or replacing it with a calcareous, siliceous, or other mineral deposit.
However it has the secondary, originally metaphorical, definition of
Make (someone) so frightened that they are unable to move
The the present paticiple of to petrify is petrifying which would fit well into your sentence.
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Ah, if only there was a mix between @Ibf's 'stunned' suggestion and this! I think I am going to mark your answer as correct as it did answer my question. Thank you so much!
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Ah, if only there was a mix between @Ibf's 'stunned' suggestion and this! I think I am going to mark your answer as correct as it did answer my question. Thank you so much!
– Reputable Misnomer
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Ah, if only there was a mix between @Ibf's 'stunned' suggestion and this! I think I am going to mark your answer as correct as it did answer my question. Thank you so much!
– Reputable Misnomer
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Ah, if only there was a mix between @Ibf's 'stunned' suggestion and this! I think I am going to mark your answer as correct as it did answer my question. Thank you so much!
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As in:
The blood-soaked clothes and shimmering fangs stunned him.
stunned TFD
- to shock or overwhelm
- to surprise or astound
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As in:
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stunned TFD
- to shock or overwhelm
- to surprise or astound
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As in:
The blood-soaked clothes and shimmering fangs stunned him.
stunned TFD
- to shock or overwhelm
- to surprise or astound
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As in:
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stunned TFD
- to shock or overwhelm
- to surprise or astound
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