
Horrid
Unpleasant Sensation
Use 'horrid' to express strong dislike for something you taste, smell, or feel.

The medicine had a horrid flavor.
Emotional Intensity
Apply 'horrid' for dramatic effect to describe something emotionally upsetting.

Her remarks were quite horrid, leaving everyone upset.
Exaggeration
'Horrid' can be used to exaggerate and emphasize a bad experience.

We got lost for hours; it was absolutely horrid!
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