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abominable

a·bom·i·na·ble

abominable

 
pronunciation:
ba mih n bl
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part of speech: 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
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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