First Known Use: 14th century
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horrible
adjective hor·ri·ble \ˈhȯr-ə-bəl, ˈhär-\
: causing horror : very shocking and upsetting
: very bad or unpleasant
Full Definition of HORRIBLE
1
: marked by or arousing horror <a horrible accident>
2
: extremely bad or unpleasant <a horrible mistake> <horrible food>
— horrible noun
— hor·ri·ble·ness noun
— hor·ri·bly \-blē\ adverb
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Origin of HORRIBLE
Middle English orrible, horrible, from Anglo-French, from Latin horribilis, from horrēre
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HORRIBLY Defined for Kids
horrible
adjective hor·ri·ble \ˈhȯr-ə-bəl\
Definition of HORRIBLE for Kids
1
: causing horror : terrible <a horrible crash>
2
: very unpleasant <a horrible smell>
— hor·ri·bly \-blē\ adverb
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