Loathsome

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈloʊðsəm/

Definitions of loathsome

adjective causing hatred or disgust; repulsive

Example Sentences

A1 The smell of rotten food is loathsome.

A2 She found the idea of eating insects loathsome.

B1 The character in the movie was portrayed as a loathsome villain.

B2 The politician's corrupt behavior was seen as loathsome by the public.

C1 The dictator's loathsome actions led to widespread condemnation from the international community.

C2 The artist's controversial work was deemed loathsome by some critics, but praised by others.

Examples of loathsome in a Sentence

formal The committee was appalled by the loathsome behavior exhibited by the defendant.

informal I can't stand that loathsome guy who always interrupts everyone.

slang That party was full of loathsome people, I couldn't wait to leave.

figurative The dark clouds hanging over the town gave it a loathsome appearance.

Grammatical Forms of loathsome

past tense

loathed

plural

loathsome

comparative

more loathsome

superlative

most loathsome

present tense

loathes

future tense

will loathe

perfect tense

have loathed

continuous tense

is loathing

singular

loathsome

positive degree

loathsome

infinitive

to loathe

gerund

loathing

participle

loathed

Origin and Evolution of loathsome

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'loathsome' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'lāðsām' meaning hateful or odious.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'loathsome' has retained its original meaning of being extremely unpleasant or disgusting, with no significant shifts in its usage or definition.