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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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