Horridest: meaning, definitions and examples

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horridest

 

[ หˆhษ”หrษชdษชst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น horrendo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคฏเคพเคตเคน

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schrecklich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paling mengerikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะฐั…ะปะธะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ najstraszniejszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ€ใ‚‚ๆใ‚ใ—ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท terrifiant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ horroroso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท en korkunรง

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์žฅ ๋”์ฐํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฑู‡ูŠุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejstraลกnฤ›jลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ najstraลกnejลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€ๅฏๆ€•็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najhujลกi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hrรฆรฐilegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃ า›ะพั€า›ั‹ะฝั‹ัˆั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ–แƒ” แƒกแƒแƒ–แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™n dษ™hลŸษ™tli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.