Definition

More unpleasant or terrible than something else.

Example

The weather today is horrider than it was yesterday.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you see the movie last night?

Yeah, it was even horrider than I expected.

I thought the first one was bad, but this one really took the cake.

Right? I can't believe they decided to make a sequel.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Horrider → It is formed from "horridus" (from Latin, meaning rough or bristly) and the comparative suffix "-er" (meaning more). The word "horrider" means more horrible or more frightening than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'rough' or 'frightening' ('horridus') and remember that 'horrider' means more frightening.

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