abominable

The word “abominable” has 5 syllables: a-bom-in-a-ble.

It's pronounced as /əˈbɒmɪnəbəl/.


What is synonym and antonym for abominable?

In the thesaurus, “abominable” has 26 synonyms and 33 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for abominable along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for abominable

  • abhorrent
  • atrocious
  • awful
  • contemptible
  • despicable
  • disgusting
  • dreadful
  • heinous
  • hideous
  • horrible
  • horrid
  • nasty
  • obnoxious
  • obscene
  • odious
  • offensive
  • reprehensible
  • repugnant
  • repulsive
  • revolting
  • shocking
  • sickening
  • terrible
  • ugly
  • vile
  • wretched

Antonyms for abominable

  • acceptable
  • agreeable
  • alluring
  • appealing
  • attractive
  • congenial
  • darling
  • delectable
  • delicious
  • delightful
  • desirable
  • desirous
  • dreamy
  • enjoyable
  • good
  • gratifying
  • great
  • heavenly
  • honorable
  • innocuous
  • inoffensive
  • kind
  • likeable
  • nice
  • pleasant
  • pleasing
  • pleasurable
  • respectable
  • satisfying
  • sweet
  • welcome
  • wonderful
  • worthy

Meanings of abominable

  • adjective
    1. Worthy of, or causing, abhorrence, as a thing of evil omen; odious in the utmost degree; very hateful; detestable; loathsome; execrable.
    2. Excessive, large (used as an intensifier).
    3. Very bad or inferior.
    4. Disagreeable or unpleasant.

Example Sentences

  • The villagers were horrified by the abominable snowstorm that engulfed their town.
  • His behavior towards his colleagues was simply abominable, leading to his dismissal from the company.
  • The movie depicted the protagonist's struggle against the abominable creatures lurking in the dark forest.
  • She refused to tolerate the abominable conditions in the prison and campaigned for reform.
  • The dictator's reign was marked by abominable acts of violence and oppression against his own people.

On this page you'll find 59 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abominable, such as: abhorrent, acceptable, agreeable, alluring, appealing, atrocious, attractive.

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