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Definition of Abominable

1. Adjective. Unequivocally detestable. "Consequences odious to those you govern"

2. Adjective. Exceptionally bad or displeasing. "An unspeakable odor came sweeping into the room"

Definition of Abominable

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

Definition of Abominable

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

2. Adjective. (obsolete) Excessive; large; -- used as an intensive. ¹

3. Adjective. Very bad or inferior. ¹

4. Adjective. Disagreeable or unpleasant. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Abominable

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Abominable

abolitionizing abolitions abolla abollae abollas aboma abomas abomasa abomasal abomasi

abomasitis abomasum abomasums abomasus abomasuses abominable (current term) abominable-snowman abominable snowman abominable snowmen abominableness

abominably abominacioun abominaciouns abominate abominated abominates abominating abominatio abomination abominationly

Literary usage of Abominable

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. English Synonymes Explained in Alphabetical Order: With Copious by George Crabb (1881)
"The abominable thing excites aversion ; the DETESTABLE thing, hatred and revulsion ; the EXECRABLE thing, indignation and horror. ..."

2. Unbeaten Tracks in Japan: An Account of Travels in the Interior Including by Isabella Lucy Bird (1888)
"abominable Weather—Insect Pests—Absence of Foreign Trade—A Refractory River—Progress—The Japanese ... I never experienced a week of more abominable weather. ..."

3. Sermons by Edward Dorr Griffin, William Buell Sprague (1839)
"THE abominable NATURE OF SIN. JEB. xuv. 4, Howbeit I sent unto you all my servants the prophets, riling early ad sending then, saying, ..."

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