ˈhȯrə̇d, ˈhär- adjective
( sometimes -er/-est )
Etymology: Latin horridus, from horrēre
1. archaic : rough , rugged , bristling
2.
a. : being such as to inspire horror : dreadful , hideous , shocking
performed a horrid … rite of that strange magic — Emma Hawkridge
b. : inspiring disgust or repulsion : very offensive : nasty
gave her a loud … smack on the back, with horrid familiarity — Liam O'Flaherty
he's a horrid person
• hor·rid·ly adverb
• hor·rid·ness noun -es