atrocious
|a-tro-cious|
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/əˈtroʊʃəs/
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/əˈtrəʊʃəs/
extremely bad
Etymology
Etymology Information
'atrocious' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'atrox,' where 'atrox' meant 'fierce, cruel.'
Historical Evolution
'atrox' transformed into the French word 'atroce,' and eventually became the modern English word 'atrocious' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fierce or cruel,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'extremely wicked' and 'of very poor quality.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
extremely wicked, brutal, or cruel.
The crime was so atrocious that it shocked the entire community.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45