Meaning & Definition of word "Abominable"
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Abominable
/əˈbɒmɪnəbl/
adjective:
- 1. Causing moral revulsion; very bad or unpleasant.
- Example: The abominable conditions of the prison were widely condemned by human rights organizations.
- 2. Detestable; loathsome.
- Example: His abominable behavior shocked everyone at the party.
- 3. Extremely bad or unpleasant; dreadful.
- Example: The movie was an abominable failure at the box office.
- 4. Involving or causing disgust; truly awful.
- Example: They were horrified by the abominable treatment of the animals in the factory.
Etymology
From Middle English abominable, from Latin abominabilis ('detestable')
Common Phrases and Expressions
abominable snowman:
A mythical creature said to inhabit the Himalayas.
abominable crime:
A crime that is considered morally reprehensible.
Related Words
abomination:
A thing that causes disgust or hatred.
abominate:
To detest or loathe.
Slang Meanings of abominable
Meaning: Disgusting or terrible, often used humorously.
Example Sentence: That movie was abominable, but in a fun way!
Meaning: Used to describe something very bad or annoying.
Example Sentence: This traffic is abominable; I’ll be late!