Abominable (en. Abominable)

/a.bɔ.mi.nabl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That which provokes disgust, aversion, or horror.
The abominable acts committed during the war are unacceptable.
Les actes abominables commis pendant la guerre sont inacceptables.
Extremely bad or unpleasant.
It is an abominable horror movie that I do not recommend to anyone.
C'est un film d'horreur abominable que je ne recommande à personne.
That which is morally reprehensible.
He was denounced for his abominable thoughts.
Il a été dénoncé pour ses pensées abominables.

Etymology

From the Latin 'abominabilis', derived from 'abominari' meaning 'to loathe'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

an abominable act
an act that is considered morally reprehensible.
un acte abominable
an abominable thing
a thing that causes deep disgust.
une chose abominable
abominable behavior
a behavior that provokes outrage and contempt.
un comportement abominable

Related Words

abomination
Action or thing that is abhorred.
abomination
to abominate
To express a feeling of repulsion or disgust.
abominer
abominably
In an abominable manner; in a way that provokes disgust.
abominablement

Slang Meanings

It's dirty
What he did is truly dirty and abominable.
Ce qu'il a fait, c'est vraiment sale et abominable.
Too gross
The meal was too gross, almost abominable!
Le repas était trop dégueu, presque abominable!