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horrible

/ˈhɔːrəbl/
hor · ri · ble ˈhɔːr · ə · bl
English Definition
adj. causing horror; very unpleasant
中文释义
可怕的
Significado en Español
horrible
한국어 뜻
끔찍한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kinh khủng
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Example Sentence

We had a horrible experience at that hotel.

我们在那家酒店有过一次可怕的经历。

Synonyms
terrible dreadful awful
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “horrible”:

  1. A pleasant
  2. B dreadful
  3. C delightful
  4. D charming
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B — dreadful. “horrible” means adj. causing horror; very unpleasant

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The rotten old food gave off a ______ smell that made her feel quite sick.

  1. A pleasant
  2. B lovely
  3. C delightful
  4. D horrible
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D — horrible. “horrible” means adj. causing horror; very unpleasant

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Common questions about “horrible”

What does “horrible” mean?

horrible — adj. causing horror; very unpleasant. In Chinese: 可怕的.

How do you pronounce “horrible”?

horrible is pronounced /ˈhɔːrəbl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: hor · ri · ble.

How do you use “horrible” in a sentence?

We had a horrible experience at that hotel. (我们在那家酒店有过一次可怕的经历。)

What are synonyms for “horrible”?

terrible, dreadful, awful — all close in meaning to horrible (adj. causing horror; very unpleasant).

Is “horrible” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. horrible appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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