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Meaning of horrible
The primary meaning of the word "horrible" is extremely bad or unpleasant.
Etymology of horrible
The word "horrible" comes from the Latin "horribilis", meaning "frightful" or "terrible", which is derived from "horror", meaning "a shuddering or trembling", and the suffix "-bilis", which forms an adjective indicating capability or fitness.
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe things that inspire horror, fear, or disgust.
Synonyms
appalling
awful
dreadful
fearful
frightening
ghastly
grim
grisly
heinous
hideous
horrific
nauseating
odious
repugnant
repulsive
revolting
shocking
terrible
terrifying
unpleasant
vile
abhorrent
atrocious
detestable
disgusting
distasteful
dreadful
loathsome
monstrous
obnoxious
offensive
sickening
unspeakable
vile
Definitions
- Causing a feeling of horror or disgust
- Extremely bad or of very poor quality
- Giving a feeling of great fear or anxiety
Usage Examples
- The news of the natural disaster was horrible, with thousands of people left homeless.
- The smell of the rotten food was horrible and made me feel sick.
- The movie was so horrible that I walked out of the theater after 30 minutes.