Definition

In a way that is very unpleasant or terrible.

Example

The movie was horridly boring, and I couldn't wait for it to end.

Conversation

Did you see how they treated that poor dog at the park?

Yeah, it was horridly unfair, I couldn't believe my eyes.

I know, right? People can be so cruel sometimes.

Absolutely, it makes me feel horridly upset just thinking about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Horridly → It is formed from "horrid" (from Latin "horridus", meaning bristling or rough) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "horridly" means in a manner that is bristling or causing horror.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'bristling' or 'rough' ('horrid') and how it can be done 'in a manner' ('-ly'). This helps you remember that 'horridly' describes something done in a frightening or unpleasant way.

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