adjective

abominable

abominable, detestable, loathsome, appalling

The weather was abominable all week.

The weather was abominable all week.

His treatment of the animals was abominable.

His treatment of the animals was abominable.

((sth.)) is abominable (sth.) is abominable His treatment of the animals was abominable.

Synonyms: horrible, terrible, detestable; Antonyms: delightful, pleasant

From Latin 'abominari' (to shun as an ill omen), from 'ab-' (away from) + 'omen'.

Think of the 'Abominable Snowman' - a horrible, monstrous creature.

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