horrid

[ˈhɒrɪd]

horrid Definition

• 1. causing horror; extremely unpleasant
• 2. very bad or unpleasant

Using horrid: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "horrid" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The food was horrid and inedible.

• Example

  The weather was horrid, with heavy rain and strong winds.

• Example

  She had a horrid nightmare last night.

• Example

  The movie was so horrid that I walked out of the theater.

horrid Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for horrid

• dreadful
• terrible
• awful
• hideous
• ghastly

Antonyms for horrid

• pleasant
• delightful
• lovely

Phrases with horrid

• horrid thought

  an unpleasant or disturbing idea

  Example

  The horrid thought of losing her child kept her up at night.

• horrid creature

  a repulsive or frightening animal or being

  Example

  The horror movie featured a horrid creature that gave me nightmares.

• horrid smell

  a foul or unpleasant odor

  Example

  The garbage in the dumpster emitted a horrid smell.

Origins of horrid

from Latin 'horridus', meaning 'bristly, prickly, rough'

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Summary: horrid in Brief

'Horrid' [ˈhɒrɪd] is an adjective that describes something that causes horror or is extremely unpleasant. It can refer to anything from food to weather to nightmares, as in 'The food was horrid and inedible.' 'Horrid' has synonyms like 'dreadful' and 'terrible,' and antonyms like 'pleasant' and 'delightful.' Phrases like 'horrid thought' and 'horrid creature' further illustrate the term's negative connotations.