horrible
Translation
horrible, awful, terrible
Examples
The weather was horrible yesterday.
The weather was horrible yesterday.
He told a horrible story about a ghost.
He told a horrible story about a ghost.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) horrible ((noun)) (a horrible noun) It was a horrible accident.
to be horrible (to be horrible) The food at that restaurant is horrible.
Similar Words
Synonyms: terrible, awful, dreadful; Antonyms: wonderful, lovely, pleasant
Etymology
From Latin 'horribilis', from 'horrere' meaning 'to tremble, shudder'.
Memory Tips
Think of the word 'horror' movie. If something is 'horrible', it's like a scene from a horror movie.