Abominated

Pronunciation: /əˈbɑmɪˌneɪtɪd/

Definitions of abominated

verb to regard with intense aversion or loathing; abhor

Example Sentences

A1 I abominated the taste of broccoli when I was a child.

A2 She abominated the idea of having to work on weekends.

B1 The villagers abominated the new factory being built in their town.

B2 He abominated the injustice of the legal system.

C1 The artist abominated the idea of commercializing his work.

C2 The dictator abominated any form of dissent against his regime.

Examples of abominated in a Sentence

formal The community abominated the new policy proposed by the government.

informal I absolutely abominated the movie we watched last night.

slang I totally abominated that new song everyone is listening to.

figurative She abominated the idea of having to work late on a Friday night.

Grammatical Forms of abominated

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

Origin and Evolution of abominated

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abominated' originated from the Latin word 'abominatus', which is derived from the verb 'abominari' meaning 'to deprecate as an ill omen'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'abominated' has evolved to convey a strong sense of disgust or hatred towards something or someone, emphasizing a deep feeling of revulsion.