Abominably
adverb
In a very bad or unpleasant way.
He behaved abominably.
Often appears as...
- behave abominably
- treat abominably
adverb
In a hateful way.
He was feeling abominably melancholy.
Often appears as...
- feel abominably
- hate abominably
Usage tips
Literary, Disapproving
adverb
In an immoral and wicked manner.
She was treated abominably.
Often appears as...
- treat abominably
- act abominably
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
adverb
In a very bad or unpleasant way.
He behaved abominably.
Often appears as...
- behave abominably
- treat abominably
adverb
In a hateful way.
He was feeling abominably melancholy.
Often appears as...
- feel abominably
- hate abominably
Usage tips
Literary, Disapproving
adverb
In an immoral and wicked manner.
She was treated abominably.
Often appears as...
- treat abominably
- act abominably
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Use 'abominably' to express strong disapproval or disgust in a situation.
The kitchen was left abominably dirty after the party.
Pro Tip 2/3Strong Adverb
'Abominably' is a strong word, giving emphasis to the unpleasantness of the action.
He spoke abominably to his mother, which shocked everyone.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuance
In some cultures, being 'abominably' rude can damage relationships permanently.
Refusing the gift was seen as abominably ill-mannered.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Use 'abominably' to express strong disapproval or disgust in a situation.
The kitchen was left abominably dirty after the party.
Pro Tip 2/3Strong Adverb
'Abominably' is a strong word, giving emphasis to the unpleasantness of the action.
He spoke abominably to his mother, which shocked everyone.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuance
In some cultures, being 'abominably' rude can damage relationships permanently.
Refusing the gift was seen as abominably ill-mannered.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Use 'abominably' to express strong disapproval or disgust in a situation.
The kitchen was left abominably dirty after the party.
Pro Tip 2/3Strong Adverb
'Abominably' is a strong word, giving emphasis to the unpleasantness of the action.
He spoke abominably to his mother, which shocked everyone.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuance
In some cultures, being 'abominably' rude can damage relationships permanently.
Refusing the gift was seen as abominably ill-mannered.
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Video examples
The Elves of Iceland PIPE...
many a culture is home to a mythical beast an elusive creature that thrives in the imagination if not verifiable reality the Scots have Nessie monstrously hiding in its highland lock Nepal has the abominably unverified Yeti
Video examples
The Elves of Iceland PIPE...
many a culture is home to a mythical beast an elusive creature that thrives in the imagination if not verifiable reality the Scots have Nessie monstrously hiding in its highland lock Nepal has the abominably unverified Yeti
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Quote examples
Mandy Patinkin
American Actor
During 'Chicago Hope,' I never let directors talk to me, because I was so spoiled. I started off with people like Milos Forman, Sidney Lumet, James Lapine, unbelievably gifted people. So there I was, saying, 'Don't talk to me, I don't want your opinion.' I behaved abominably.
Quote examples
Donald Hall
American Poet
When I lived summers at my grandparents' farm, haying with my grandfather from 1938 to 1945, my dear grandmother Kate cooked abominably. For noon dinners, we might eat three days of fricasseed chicken from a setting hen that had boiled twelve hours.
Quote examples
Mandy Patinkin
American Actor
During 'Chicago Hope,' I never let directors talk to me, because I was so spoiled. I started off with people like Milos Forman, Sidney Lumet, James Lapine, unbelievably gifted people. So there I was, saying, 'Don't talk to me, I don't want your opinion.' I behaved abominably.
Quote examples
Donald Hall
American Poet
When I lived summers at my grandparents' farm, haying with my grandfather from 1938 to 1945, my dear grandmother Kate cooked abominably. For noon dinners, we might eat three days of fricasseed chicken from a setting hen that had boiled twelve hours.
Example 1 of 2
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