horrid

Meanings

• Adjective

  Extremely repulsive or frightening.

  - "The horrid smell of rotten eggs."
  - "The monster's horrid roar."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhɔɹɪd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

abominable , alarming , appalling , awful , dire , dreadful , frightful , harrowing , hideous , horrible , revolting , shocking , terrific

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with horrid
nervy , merry , quervy , terry , very

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Variants

List of all variants of horrid that leads to same result
horrid , horrider , horridest , horridly , horridness , horridnesses

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Etymology

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From Old English horrigan, related to horr, a hideous giant or monster.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'horrid' is derived from the Old English word 'horrigan', which means 'to frighten'.

2. In some cultures, the word 'horrid' is used to describe something that is not only frightening or repulsive, but also something that is awe-inspiring or magnificent.

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Related Concepts

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1. Awful: Synonym for horrid, meaning extremely bad or unpleasant.

2. Terrifying: Related to horrid, meaning causing great fear or dread.

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Culture

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In literature, 'horrid' is often used to describe frightening or repulsive situations or creatures. In art, it is used to depict fear and disgust. In music, it can be used to create an eerie or unsettling atmosphere.

How to Memorize "horrid"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a monster with a horrid appearance, such as long sharp teeth, glowing red eyes, and a twisted body.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'horrid' with the feeling of fear or disgust.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym HORRID: Hideous, Offensive, Repulsive, Repugnant, Intimidating, Disgusting.

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