Abominable

Pronunciation: /əˈbɑːmɪnəbəl/

Definitions of abominable

adjective causing moral revulsion; very bad or unpleasant

Example Sentences

A1 The abominable snowman is a mythical creature.

A2 The food at the cafeteria was abominable.

B1 The abominable conditions in the factory led to a strike.

B2 The movie received abominable reviews from critics.

C1 The abominable crime shocked the entire community.

C2 The dictator's abominable acts of cruelty were well-documented.

Examples of abominable in a Sentence

formal The abominable conditions in the factory violated numerous labor laws.

informal I can't believe the abominable mess you left in the kitchen!

slang That movie was so abominable, I walked out halfway through.

figurative The abominable behavior of the politician caused a scandal.

Grammatical Forms of abominable

• past tense: abominated
• plural: abominables
• comparative: more abominable
• superlative: most abominable
• present tense: abominates
• future tense: will abominate
• perfect tense: has abominated
• continuous tense: is abominating
• singular: abominable
• positive degree: abominable
• infinitive: to abominate
• gerund: abominating
• participle: abominated

Origin and Evolution of abominable

First Known Use: 1382 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abominable' originated from the Latin word 'abominabilis', which means detestable or worthy of being avoided.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'abominable' has retained its original meaning of something detestable or loathsome. However, its usage has expanded to describe something extremely unpleasant or disagreeable in a more general sense.