adjective

horrible

horrible, awful, terrible

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.

((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.

Synonyms: terrible, awful, dreadful; Antonyms: wonderful, lovely, pleasant

From Latin 'horribilis', from 'horrere' meaning 'to tremble, shudder'.

Think of the word 'horror' movie. If something is 'horrible', it's like a scene from a horror movie.

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