The meaning of HORRID is innately offensive or repulsive. How to use horrid in a sentence.

HORRID definition: such as to cause horror; shockingly dreadful; abominable. See examples of horrid used in a sentence.

(Definition of horrid from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

In conversation, people use horrible and horrid to show their dislike for someone or something. These words can be used to describe almost anything which is unpleasant, ugly, disgusting, or depressing.

Definition of horrid adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Oct 8, 2025 · Adjective horrid (comparative horrider or more horrid, superlative horridest or most horrid) (archaic) Bristling, rough, rugged.

If you describe someone as horrid, you mean that they behave in a very unpleasant way towards other people.

Fitted to excite horror; dreadful; shocking: as, a horrid spectacle. Very bad or offensive; abominable; execrable.

Synonyms for HORRID: horrible, awful, ugly, disgusting, hideous, sickening, dreadful, shocking; Antonyms of HORRID: innocuous, acceptable, pleasant, delightful, desirable, sweet, attractive, …

Factsheet What does the word horrid mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the word horrid. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.