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horrible
adjective
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Divide horrible into syllables:

hor · ri · ble

How to pronounce horrible:

Definition of horrible:

horrible (adjective):
provoking horror.
causing fear, shock, or disgust
marked by or arousing painful and intense fear, dread, dismay, or aversion marked by or arousing horror

Synonyms for horrible:

horrifyingterrificfrightfulawfulterrifyingnightmarishshockingluriduglymacabre
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Antonyms for horrible:

excitingintriguingexquisiteupliftingquaintendearingapproachablefulfillingpleasedcommendable
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