appalling Meaning & Definition
What Does Appalling Mean?
Appalling is a verb that means present participle and gerund of appall. As an adjective, it means Horrifying and astonishing. As an adjective, it means Extremely bad; terrible.
Appalling: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //əˈpɔːlɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | alarming, dismaying and awful |
| Comparative / superlative | more appalling, most appalling |
Appalling Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of appall
Appalling as an Adjective
- Horrifying and astonishing.
That was an appalling waste of money.
- Extremely unfavorable; terrible.
Verb
- To fill with horror; to dismay.
The evidence put forth at the court appalled most of the jury.
- To make pale; to blanch.
- To weaken; to reduce in strength
- To grow faint; to become weak; to become dismayed or discouraged.
- To lose flavour or become stale.
Adjective
- Extremely bad; terrible
Synonyms of Appalling
Appalling synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Appalling
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Appalling in a Sentence
That was an appalling waste of money.
The evidence put forth at the court appalled most of the jury.
Word Forms & Grammar
appalling
appalling (comparative more appalling, superlative most appalling)
Words That Rhyme With Appalling
Origin of Appalling
By surface analysis, appall + -ing.
How Do You Say Appalling?
You say appalling as //əˈpɔːlɪŋ//. It has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Appalling
Is appalling a verb or an adjective?
Appalling is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for appalling?
You can replace appalling with words such as alarming, dismaying and awful. See the full list of appalling synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of appalling?
The comparative form is more appalling and the superlative form is most appalling.