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Definition of horridly
horridly
/ˈhɔːr.ɪd.li/
hor · rid · ly
Adjective:horrid
horridly Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• adverb
1
In a dreadful, shocking, or extremely unpleasant manner; to an appalling degree.
Example
"The entire renovation project went horridly wrong after the contractors misread the architectural blueprints."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in English from the adjective 'horrid' (from Latin horridus, meaning 'bristling, rough, or dreadful', from horrere, 'to bristle or shudder') plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Horridly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/horridly