Antonyms for horrible

Grammar : Adj

Spell : hawr-uh-buhl, hor-

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɔr ə bəl, ˈhɒr-

Definition of horrible

Origin : c.1300, from Old French horrible, orrible (12c.) "horrible, repugnant, terrifying," from Latin horribilis "terrible, fearful, dreadful," from horrere "to bristle with fear, shudder" (see horror). Used as a mere intensifier from mid-15c.

adj unpleasant

Example sentences :

Robert was fully aware that he was exposing himself to a horrible death.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

Some horrible accident might happen to delay us here thirty minutes.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

"Let us face this horrible night as best we can," said Austin.
Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke

The horrible stiffness was somewhat broken, and all were seated.
Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden

It was horrible to think of her going into such abominable places—and all alone too!
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

Yet, every word had in it the piercing, horrible sting of truth.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

The fact of the gift is bad enough; without explanation it is horrible.
Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris

Pale and trembling, I pointed to the horrible staircase by which we had come.
Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards

It is nothing but nervousness and fright at that horrible firing.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

It was as horrible as dreams she had sometimes had of walking into church in her nightgear.
Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various

Synonyms for horrible

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