abominable
Translation
abominable, detestable, loathsome, appalling
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is abominable (sth.) is abominable His treatment of the animals was abominable.
Similar Words
Synonyms: horrible, terrible, detestable; Antonyms: delightful, pleasant
Etymology
From Latin 'abominari' (to shun as an ill omen), from 'ab-' (away from) + 'omen'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'Abominable Snowman' - a horrible, monstrous creature.