ABOMINABLY

terribly, atrociously, awfully, abominably, abysmally, rottenly

(adverb) in a terrible manner; “she sings terribly”

detestably, repulsively, abominably, odiously

(adverb) in an offensive and hateful manner; “I don’t know anyone who could have behaved so abominably”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

abominably (comparative more abominably, superlative most abominably)

In an abominable manner; very odiously; detestably. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

Source: Wiktionary


A*bom"i*na*bly, adv.

Definition: In an abominable manner; very odiously; detestably.

ABOMINABLE

A*bom"i*na*ble, a. Etym: [F. abominable. L. abominalis. See Abominate.]

1. Worthy of, or causing, abhorrence, as a thing of evil omen; odious in the utmost degree; very hateful; detestable; loathsome; execrable.

2. Excessive; large; -- used as an intensive. [Obs.]

Note: Juliana Berners . . . informs us that in her time [15th c.], "abomynable syght of monkes" was elegant English for "a large company of friars." G. P. Marsh.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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3 May 2025

DESIRABLE

(adjective) worth having or seeking or achieving; “a desirable job”; “computer with many desirable features”; “a desirable outcome”


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