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- [uh-bom-uh-nuh-buh l]
- /əˈbɒm ə nə bəl/
- /əˈbɒm.ɪ.nə.bl̩/
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- [uh-bom-uh-nuh-buh l]
- /əˈbɒm ə nə bəl/
Definitions of abominably word
- adjective abominably repugnantly hateful; detestable; loathsome: an abominable crime. 1
- adjective abominably very unpleasant; disagreeable: The weather was abominable last week. 1
- adjective abominably very bad, poor, or inferior: They have abominable taste in clothes. 1
- noun abominably In an abominable manner; very odiously; detestably. (First attested around 1350 to 1470.). 1
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Origin of abominably
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English < Latin abōminābilis, equivalent to abōminā(rī) to pray to avert an eventuality, despise as a bad omen, abhor (see ab-, omen) + -bilis -ble
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Parts of speech for Abominably
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abominably popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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adv abominably
- clumsily — awkward in movement or action; without skill or grace: He is very clumsy and is always breaking things.
- awkwardly — lacking skill or dexterity. Synonyms: clumsy, inept; unskillful, unhandy, inexpert. Antonyms: deft, adroit, skillful, dexterous; handy.
- poorly — in a poor manner or way: The team played poorly.
- carelessly — If someone does something carelessly, they do it without much thought or effort.
- crudely — in a raw or unprepared state; unrefined or natural: crude sugar.
adverb abominably
- dreadfully — in a dreadful way: The pain has increased dreadfully.
- atrociously — extremely or shockingly wicked, cruel, or brutal: an atrocious crime.
- revolting — disgusting; repulsive: a revolting sight.
- horribly — causing or tending to cause horror; shockingly dreadful: a horrible sight.
- terribly — in a terrible manner.
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adv abominably
- adequately — as much or as good as necessary for some requirement or purpose; fully sufficient, suitable, or fit (often followed by to or for): This car is adequate to our needs. adequate food for fifty people.
- calmly — You can use calmly to emphasize that someone is behaving in a very controlled or ordinary way in a frightening or unusual situation.
- little — small in size; not big; not large; tiny: a little desk in the corner of the room.
- mildly — amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
- morally — in a moral manner.
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