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- [hawr-uh-buh l, hor-]
- /ˈhɔr ə bəl, ˈhɒr-/
- /ˈhɒr.ɪ.bli/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hawr-uh-buh l, hor-]
- /ˈhɔr ə bəl, ˈhɒr-/
Definitions of horribly word
- adjective horribly causing or tending to cause horror; shockingly dreadful: a horrible sight. 1
- adjective horribly extremely unpleasant; deplorable; disgusting: horrible living conditions. 1
- noun horribly (manner) In a horrible way; very badly. 1
- adverb horribly in an extremely bad way 1
- adverb horribly in an ugly way 1
- adverb horribly in a horrible manner 0
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Origin of horribly
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English (h)orrible < Old French < Latin horribilis, equivalent to horr- (stem of horrēre to stand on end, bristle with fear) + -ibilis -ible
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Parts of speech for Horribly
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adjective
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preposition
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horribly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for horribly
adv horribly
- severely — harsh; unnecessarily extreme: severe criticism; severe laws.
- furiously — full of fury, violent passion, or rage; extremely angry; enraged: He was furious about the accident.
- brutally — savage; cruel; inhuman: a brutal attack on the village.
- viciously — addicted to or characterized by vice; grossly immoral; depraved; profligate: a vicious life.
- passionately — having, compelled by, or ruled by intense emotion or strong feeling; fervid: a passionate advocate of socialism.
adverb horribly
- unpleasant — not pleasant; displeasing; disagreeable; offensive: an unpleasant taste; an unpleasant situation; an unpleasant manner.
- unbearable — not bearable; unendurable; intolerable.
- disgustingly — causing disgust; offensive to the physical, moral, or aesthetic taste.
- hideously — horrible or frightful to the senses; repulsive; very ugly: a hideous monster.
- atrociously — extremely or shockingly wicked, cruel, or brutal: an atrocious crime.
Antonyms for horribly
adv horribly
- calmly — You can use calmly to emphasize that someone is behaving in a very controlled or ordinary way in a frightening or unusual situation.
- kindly — having, showing, or proceeding from a benevolent disposition or spirit; kindhearted: kindly people.
- mildly — amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
- gently — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
- quietly — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
adverb horribly
- pleasantly — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- favourably — (British, Canada) In a favourable manner.
Top questions with horribly
- celebrities who aged horribly?
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