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Definition of Loathsomely
1. [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Loathsomely
Literary usage of Loathsomely
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. An Exposition Upon the Second Epistle General of St. Peter by Thomas Adams, James Sherman (1848)
"The perplexing properties of brimstone are three ; to burn darkly, sharply,
loathsomely. ... to afflict the sense ; loathsomely, to offend the smell. ..."
2. Hunger by Knut Hamsun (1920)
"The decrepit fingers looked like ten claws as they clutched loathsomely at the
greasy bread and butter; I felt qualmish, and passed by without addressing ..."
3. The Atlantic Monthly by Making of America Project (1865)
"... and in the centre filtered through the spongy ground, and creamed and mantled
and spread out loathsomely into a hateful swamp ; and the fierce sun, ..."
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