Basic Details
Word: Horrible
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Very bad or unpleasant.
Synonyms: Terrible, awful, dreadful
Antonyms: Wonderful, pleasant, delightful
Idioms and Phrases
- Horrible as a nightmare: A phrase used to describe something extremely frightening or distressing. Example: "The horror movie we watched was horrible as a nightmare, leaving us all scared."
- Horrible feeling: A phrase to indicate a strong sense of discomfort or sadness. Example: "She had a horrible feeling that she had forgotten something important before leaving."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The weather turned horrible, and we had to cancel our picnic.
Example 2: He made a horrible mistake by not studying for the test.
Example 3: The horrible news made everyone in the room feel sad.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "horrible" comes from the Latin word "horribilis," which means something that causes trembling or fear? It has been used in English since the 15th century!
Famous Quote
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." Franklin D. Roosevelt
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "horrible" mean?
a) Very good
b) Very bad
c) Very funny
d) Very easy
Answer: b) Very bad
2. Which of these is a synonym of "horrible"?
a) Wonderful
b) Terrible
c) Delightful
d) Cheerful
Answer: b) Terrible
3. What is the opposite of "horrible"?
a) Awful
b) Terrible
c) Pleasant
d) Dreadful
Answer: c) Pleasant
4. Which sentence uses "horrible" correctly?
a) The weather was horrible and made us all soggy.
b) The cake was horrible and tasted sweet.
c) The puppy was horrible and loved to play.
d) The teacher was horrible and gave us candy.
Answer: a) The weather was horrible and made us all soggy.
5. Which idiom indicates something extremely frightening?
a) Horrible feeling
b) Horrible as a nightmare
c) As easy as pie
d) A piece of cake
Answer: b) Horrible as a nightmare
