Horrid/ˈhɔːrɪd/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Unpleasant Sensation Use 'horrid' to express strong dislike for something you taste, smell, or feel. The medicine had a horrid flavor. Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Intensity Apply 'horrid' for dramatic effect to describe something emotionally upsetting. Her remarks were quite horrid, leaving everyone upset. Pro Tip 3/3Exaggeration 'Horrid' can be used to exaggerate and emphasize a bad experience. We got lost for hours; it was absolutely horrid!