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ABOMINABLE

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Dictionary entry overview: What does abominable mean?

• ABOMINABLE (adjective)
The adjective ABOMINABLE has 2 senses:

1. unequivocally detestable
2. exceptionally bad or displeasing

Familiarity information: ABOMINABLE used as an adjective is rare.

Dictionary entry details

• ABOMINABLE (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Unequivocally detestable

Synonyms:

abominable; odious; detestable; execrable

Context examples:

abominable treatment of prisoners / detestable vices / execrable crimes / consequences odious to those you govern

Similar:

hateful (evoking or deserving hatred)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Exceptionally bad or displeasing

Synonyms:

awful; abominable; unspeakable; terrible; dreadful; atrocious; painful

Context examples:

atrocious taste / abominable workmanship / an awful voice / dreadful manners / a painful performance / terrible handwriting / an unspeakable odor came sweeping into the room

Similar:

bad (having undesirable or negative qualities)

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