EXECRABLY

Etymology

Adverb

execrably (comparative more execrably, superlative most execrably)

In an execrable way.

Source: Wiktionary


EXECRABLE

Ex"e*cra*ble, a. Etym: [L. execrabilis, exsecrabilis: cf. F. exécrable. See Execrate.]

Definition: Deserving to be execrated; accursed; damnable; detestable; abominable; as, an execrable wretch. "Execrable pride." Hooker.

– Ex"e*cra*ble*ness, n.

– Ex"e*cra*bly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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