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- [hawr-uh-buh l, hor-]
- /ˈhɔr ə bəl, ˈhɒr-/
- /ˈhɒr.ɪ.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hawr-uh-buh l, hor-]
- /ˈhɔr ə bəl, ˈhɒr-/
Definitions of horrible word
- adjective horrible causing or tending to cause horror; shockingly dreadful: a horrible sight. 1
- adjective horrible extremely unpleasant; deplorable; disgusting: horrible living conditions. 1
- noun horrible Causing or likely to cause horror; shocking. 1
- adjective horrible accident 1
- adjective horrible movie 1
- adjective horrible If you describe something or someone as horrible, you do not like them at all. 0
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Origin of horrible
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English (h)orrible < Old French < Latin horribilis, equivalent to horr- (stem of horrēre to stand on end, bristle with fear) + -ibilis -ible
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Parts of speech for Horrible
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
horrible popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for horrible
adj horrible
- scandalous — disgraceful; shameful or shocking; improper: scandalous behavior in public.
- ghastly — shockingly frightful or dreadful; horrible: a ghastly murder.
- horrendous — shockingly dreadful; horrible: a horrendous crime.
- abominable — Something that is abominable is very unpleasant or bad.
- dreadful — causing great dread, fear, or terror; terrible: a dreadful storm.
adjective horrible
- unpleasant — not pleasant; displeasing; disagreeable; offensive: an unpleasant taste; an unpleasant situation; an unpleasant manner.
- vile — wretchedly bad: a vile humor.
- unbearable — not bearable; unendurable; intolerable.
- atrocious — If you describe something as atrocious, you are emphasizing that its quality is very bad.
- unspeakable — not speakable; that may not be spoken.
Antonyms for horrible
adj horrible
- reputable — held in good repute; honorable; respectable; estimable: a reputable organization.
- delightful — If you describe something or someone as delightful, you mean they are very pleasant.
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- pleasing — giving pleasure; agreeable; gratifying: a pleasing performance.
- wonderful — excellent; great; marvelous: We all had a wonderful weekend.
adjective horrible
- encouraging — Giving someone support or confidence; supportive.
- lovely — charmingly or exquisitely beautiful: a lovely flower.
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