horrible — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

horrible (/ˈhɒrəbl/)

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🔊 /ˈhɒrəbl/

Meaning

Meaning: very unpleasant

Causing horror or strong dislike; extremely unpleasant.

Examples

🗣 The smell from the old drains was so horrible that we had to leave the room.

Etymology

From Latin ‘horribilis’, from ‘horrere’ (to bristle, shudder).

How & Where It’s Used

Strong negative word for unpleasant sights, smells, and events.

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