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Definition of Execrative
1. a. Cursing; imprecatory; vilifying.
2. n. A word used for cursing; an imprecatory word or expression.
Definition of Execrative
1. Noun. A word used for cursing; an oath. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Execrative
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Execrative
Literary usage of Execrative
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Publications by English Dialect Society (1875)
"The tidal surge in Severn, which used to be plainly visible at Upton. Also called
Flood's-head. BOST, v. To burst, generally in an execrative sense. ..."
2. The Works of Thomas Carlyle: (complete). by Thomas Carlyle (1897)
"Into the body of the poor Tatars execrative Roman History intercalated an alphabetic
letter; and so they continue Tartars, of fell Tartarean nature, ..."
3. The French Revolution: A History by Thomas Carlyle (1908)
"Attila's Huns had arms of such length that they could lift a stone without stooping.
Into the body of the poor Tartars execrative Roman History ..."
4. The French Revolution: A History by Thomas Carlyle (1838)
"Into the body of the poor Tatars execrative Roman History intercalated an alphabetic
letter; and so they continue Tartars of fell Tar- ..."
5. Letters and Memorials of Jane Welsh Carlyle by Jane Welsh Carlyle (1883)
"Probably after December, ou which day Nigger Question (in ' Fraser ') had come
out with execrative shrieks from several people—JS Mill for one ; who indeed ..."
6. Travels in North America During the Years 1834, 1835 & 1836: Including a by Charles Augustus Murray (1839)
"... whenever he was offended, abusing the sailors in every execrative term which
that rich language contains, while the tars only grinned the more, ..."
7. The Gentleman's Magazine (1817)
"... his constitutional conduct on the suspension of the execrative Power by the
indisposition of his Majesty' (an epoch in the poli.. tical life of Mr. Pitt ..."
8. Publications by English Dialect Society (1875)
"The tidal surge in Severn, which used to be plainly visible at Upton. Also called
Flood's-head. BOST, v. To burst, generally in an execrative sense. ..."
9. The Works of Thomas Carlyle: (complete). by Thomas Carlyle (1897)
"Into the body of the poor Tatars execrative Roman History intercalated an alphabetic
letter; and so they continue Tartars, of fell Tartarean nature, ..."
10. The French Revolution: A History by Thomas Carlyle (1908)
"Attila's Huns had arms of such length that they could lift a stone without stooping.
Into the body of the poor Tartars execrative Roman History ..."
11. The French Revolution: A History by Thomas Carlyle (1838)
"Into the body of the poor Tatars execrative Roman History intercalated an alphabetic
letter; and so they continue Tartars of fell Tar- ..."
12. Letters and Memorials of Jane Welsh Carlyle by Jane Welsh Carlyle (1883)
"Probably after December, ou which day Nigger Question (in ' Fraser ') had come
out with execrative shrieks from several people—JS Mill for one ; who indeed ..."
13. Travels in North America During the Years 1834, 1835 & 1836: Including a by Charles Augustus Murray (1839)
"... whenever he was offended, abusing the sailors in every execrative term which
that rich language contains, while the tars only grinned the more, ..."
14. The Gentleman's Magazine (1817)
"... his constitutional conduct on the suspension of the execrative Power by the
indisposition of his Majesty' (an epoch in the poli.. tical life of Mr. Pitt ..."
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