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horrible

Pronunciation: /ˈhɒrɪb(ə)l/
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Definition of horrible

adjective

  • causing or likely to cause horror; shocking:a horrible massacre
  • informal very unpleasant:the tea tasted horrible

Derivatives

horribleness

noun

horribly

adverb
[as submodifier]:the plan had gone horribly wrong

Origin:

Middle English: via Old French from Latin horribilis, from horrere 'tremble, shudder' (see horrid)

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