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a·bom·i·na·ble
 abominable
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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
deserving of disgust; hateful.
He was found guilty of the abominable murder of his wife and children.- synonyms:
- abhorrent, atrocious, damnable, detestable, execrable, hateful, heinous, hideous, loathsome, odious
- antonyms:
- admirable, laudable
- similar words:
- beastly, cursed, damn, deplorable, despicable, frightful, horrendous, ignominious, infamous, reprehensible, repugnant, villainous
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| definition 2: |
extremely unpleasant; disgusting.
Those boys have abominable table manners.- synonyms:
- atrocious, beastly, damnable, disgusting, execrable, horrible, horrid, obscene, offensive, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, sickening, vile
- antonyms:
- delightful, enjoyable
- similar words:
- appalling, disagreeable, foul, hideous, horrendous, loathsome, nauseous, noisome, rank, squalid, unpleasant
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distasteful, gruesome, nasty, nefarious, objectionable, obnoxious, outrageous, repellent, repulsive, ugly, vile |
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| derivation: |
abominably (adv.) |
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