Something horrifying is unimaginably frightening and disturbing. It can vary from anything including an unpleasant car crash or seeing someone break down into a savage rage. Horrifying things are likely to give you nightmares or potentially scar you for life. This word has a far stronger meaning than simply being scary or creepy.
The woman woke up to the horrifying sight of a rapist dangling the severed head of her baby with a sinister smile on his face.
another term for a station wagon, mini-van, or any other kind of vehicle that is targeted at the "family" demographic(also M.A.V.)
"Tactical advantages aside, the M.A.V. is top of the line for the holy warrior troop transport manufactured by the Church of Latter Day Saints Military Industrial Complex. Also great for family trips...to heathen lands."