abominable
Translation
abominable, detestable, loathsome
Examples
The weather has been abominable all week.
The weather has been abominable all week.
His treatment of the animals was abominable.
His treatment of the animals was abominable.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is abominable to describe (sth.) as extremely unpleasant or morally bad. The food was abominable.
Similar Words
Synonyms: detestable, loathsome, vile; Antonyms: delightful, admirable
Etymology
From Latin 'abominari' (to shun as an ill omen), from 'ab-' (away from) + 'omen' (omen).
Memory Tips
Imagine 'a bomb in a nation' - an 'abominable' act.