Horridest: meaning, definitions and examples
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horridest
[ หhษหrษชdษชst ]
extreme quality
Horridest is the superlative form of the adjective 'horrid,' which means extremely unpleasant or offensive. It is used to describe something that induces a strong sense of disgust or revulsion. The term conveys an intensity that elevates the level of horridness to its utmost degree. You might encounter the word in literature or conversation when discussing particularly appalling situations or characteristics. It is less common in everyday usage but can be impactful in expressive language.
Synonyms
appalling, awful, dreadful, terrible
Examples of usage
- That was the horridest meal I've ever had.
- She told the horridest story that made everyone cringe.
- The horridest part of the movie was the jump scare.
- His horridest behavior at the party was completely unacceptable.
Translations
Translations of the word "horridest" in other languages:
๐ต๐น horrendo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเคฏเคพเคตเคน
๐ฉ๐ช schrecklich
๐ฎ๐ฉ paling mengerikan
๐บ๐ฆ ะถะฐั ะปะธะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ najstraszniejszy
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใๆใใใ
๐ซ๐ท terrifiant
๐ช๐ธ horroroso
๐น๐ท en korkunรง
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ฅ ๋์ฐํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฑููุจ
๐จ๐ฟ nejstraลกnฤjลกรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ najstraลกnejลกรญ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅฏๆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ najhujลกi
๐ฎ๐ธ hrรฆรฐilegur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตาฃ าะพัาัะฝัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แงแแแแแแ แกแแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษn dษhลษtli
๐ฒ๐ฝ horrendo
Etymology
The word 'horrid' originates from the Latin word 'horridus,' which means rough or bristly, and is derived from the verb 'horrere,' meaning 'to tremble' or 'to shudder.' It entered the English language in the early 19th century to describe something that causes horror or disgust. Over time, 'horrid' evolved and began to be used in various forms, including as a comparative ('more horrid') and a superlative ('horridest'). The usage of 'horrid' in literature and popular culture solidified its meaning associated with extreme unpleasantness or moral repugnance. The superlative form emphasizes the highest degree of these qualities, making it a powerful descriptor in emotional and dramatic contexts.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,892, 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.
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