Horrider: meaning, definitions and examples
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horrider
[ ˈhɔːrɪdər ]
degree of horror
Horrider is a comparative form of the adjective 'horrid', which means extremely unpleasant or horrifying. It is used to describe something that is more awful, shocking, or disturbing than something else.
Synonyms
more dreadful, more shocking, more terrible
Examples of usage
- The movie was horrider than I expected.
- The situation became even horrider after the news spread.
- He described his last job interview as horrider than a nightmare.
Word origin
The term 'horrider' originates from the root word 'horrid', which comes from the Latin 'horridus', meaning 'bristly' or 'rising hair', a reference to the physical reaction of fear or dread. This Latin word evolved through Middle English to become 'horrid' in the 14th century, often used in literature to describe something that inspires horror or disgust. The comparative form 'horrider' follows the English language's conventions of forming comparatives with '-er' for shorter adjectives. While 'horrider' is less common in usage compared to 'more horrid', it serves a syntactic purpose to specify increased degrees of unpleasantness.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,415, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.