horridness

Meanings

• adjective

  Extremely repulsive or frightening.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with horridness
boringness , dreariness , nauseousness

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Homophones

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1. horizon (en) : The line dividing the earth's surface from the sky in the absence of any obstruction.
   

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Variants

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horrid , horrider , horridest , horridly , horridness , horridnesses

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Forms

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horridly (adverb), horridnesses (plural)

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Etymology

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From Old English horrigan, from horr- 'terror' + -ig 'inflected form of an adjective'.

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Trivia

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1. The word horridness was first used in English literature around the 15th century.

2. Horridness is often used to describe the feeling of fear and disgust in horror movies and books.

3. The opposite of horridness is delightfulness.

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Related Concepts

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1. fear: Horridness is closely related to fear as it evokes a strong emotional response of fear or disgust.

2. terror: Horridness is also related to terror as it describes something that is extremely frightening or terrifying.

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Culture

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Horridness is often used to describe something that is extremely unpleasant, frightening, or disgusting. It has been used extensively in literature and art to evoke strong emotional responses. For example, Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven' and Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' are famous works that explore the horridness of fear and the unknown.

How to Memorize "horridness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a dark and scary scene with creepy sounds and smells to help memorize the meaning of horridness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word horridness with something that makes you feel uncomfortable or scared to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Horrifyingly Repulsive Objects Scare Everyone' to help remember the meaning of horridness.

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