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- [hawr-id, hor-]
- /ˈhɔr ɪd, ˈhɒr-/
- /ˈhɒr.ɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hawr-id, hor-]
- /ˈhɔr ɪd, ˈhɒr-/
Definitions of horridly word
- adjective horridly such as to cause horror; shockingly dreadful; abominable. 1
- adjective horridly extremely unpleasant or disagreeable: horrid weather; She thought her uncle was horrid. 1
- adjective horridly Archaic. shaggy or bristling; rough. 1
- noun horridly In a horrid manner. 1
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Origin of horridly
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < Latin horridus bristling, rough, equivalent to horr- (stem of horrēre to stand on end, bristle) + -idus -id4
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Parts of speech for Horridly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
horridly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
horridly usage trend in Literature
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Antonyms for horridly
adverb horridly
- pleasantly — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
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