abominable meaning

UK US /əˈbɑmənəbəl/ 5 syllables

abominable (adjective): unequivocally detestable.

abominable has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

abominable as an adjective

  1. unequivocally detestable
    • abominable treatment of prisoners
    • detestable vices
    • execrable crimes
    • consequences odious to those you govern

    Synonyms: detestable, execrable, odious

    Similar: hateful

    Related forms: abominate

  2. exceptionally bad or displeasing
    • atrocious taste
    • abominable workmanship
    • an awful voice
    • dreadful manners
    • a painful performance
    • terrible handwriting
    • an unspeakable odor came sweeping into the room

    Synonyms: atrocious, awful, dreadful, painful, terrible, unspeakable

    Similar: bad

How to pronounce abominable

abominable is pronounced /əˈbɑmənəbəl/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Scrabble score: 16 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AB · words ending in LE · 10-letter words

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