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horologist

IPA: /həˈrɒlədʒɪst/

KK: /həˈrɑlədʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who is skilled in making or repairing clocks and watches.

Example: The horologist carefully adjusted the intricate gears of the antique clock.

horology

IPA: /həˈrɒlədʒi/

KK: /həˈrɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The study and craft of making and measuring timepieces, such as clocks and watches.

Example: He has a deep interest in horology and often repairs antique clocks.

horrendous

IPA: /həˈrɛndəs/

KK: /hɔˈrɛndəs/

adjective

Definition: Extremely bad or shocking; causing horror or disgust.

Example: The movie was so horrendous that I couldn't finish watching it.

horrendously

IPA: /həˈrɛndəsli/

KK: /hɔːˈrɛndəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is extremely bad or unpleasant.

Example: The movie was horrendously boring, and I couldn't stay awake.

horrible

IPA: /ˈhɔːrɪbəl/

KK: /ˈhɔrəbl/

adjective

Definition: Causing fear or disgust; very bad or unpleasant.

Example: The movie was so horrible that I couldn't finish watching it.

horribly

IPA: /ˈhɔːrəbli/

KK: /ˈhɔrəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a very bad or unpleasant manner; to a great extent that is negative or undesirable.

Example: The movie was horribly boring, and I couldn't stay awake.

horrid

IPA: /ˈhɒr.ɪd/

KK: /ˈhɔrɪd/

adjective

Definition: Very unpleasant or bad; causing strong feelings of disgust or fear.

Example: The horrid smell from the garbage made everyone feel sick.

horridest

IPA: /ˈhɒrɪdɪst/

KK: /ˈhɔrɪdɪst/

adjective

Definition: The most unpleasant or terrible; extremely bad or awful.

Example: That was the horridest movie I have ever seen.

horridly

IPA: /ˈhɔːrɪdli/

KK: /ˈhɔrɪdli/

adverb

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.

horrific

IPA: /həˈrɪfɪk/

KK: /hɔˈrɪfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Causing fear or shock; very frightening.

Example: The movie was so horrific that I couldn't sleep afterwards.

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