Abominable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ə-ˈbäm-nə-bəl/ abom·i·na·ble

Meaning & Definition of Abominable

Abominable (adjective)

  1. worthy of or causing disgust or hatred, detestable
  2. very bad or unpleasant

Abominable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment

    "your table manners are abominable!"

    similar: abhorrent, appalling, awful, disgusting, distasteful, dreadful, evil, foul, fulsome, gross, hideous, horrendous, horrible, horrid, loathsome, nasty, nauseating, nauseous, noisome, noxious, obnoxious, obscene, odious, offensive, rancid, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, scandalous, shocking, sickening, ugly
    related: exceptionable, objectionable, brackish, disagreeable, dislikable, unpleasant, contemptible, despicable, detestable, hard, hateful, unhealthy, unsavory, unwholesome, execrable, lousy, miserable, atrocious, frightful, ghastly, grim, grisly, gruesome, heinous, horrific, horrifying, lurid, macabre, monstrous, nightmarish, sick, sickish, sickly, terrible, unspeakable, vile, off-putting, undesirable, unwanted, unwelcome, barbarous, unchristian, uncivilized, ungodly, unholy, distressing, disturbing, upsetting
    opposite: innocuous, inoffensive
    near: acceptable, agreeable, alluring, appealing, attractive, blessed, congenial, darling, delectable, delicious, delightful, delightsome, desirable, dreamy, dulcet, enjoyable, felicitous, gratifying, heavenly, inviting, likable, luscious, nice, palatable, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, satisfying, savory, sweet, welcome, unexceptionable, unobjectionable, healthful, healthy, restorative, salubrious, salutary, wholesome

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Abominable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Abominable:

abhorrent, appalling, awful, disgusting, distasteful, dreadful, evil, foul, fulsome, gross, hideous, horrendous, horrible, horrid, loathsome, nasty, nauseating, nauseous, noisome, noxious, obnoxious, obscene, odious, offensive, rancid, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, scandalous, shocking, sickening, ugly

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Abominable

Words with the opposite meaning of Abominable:

innocuous, inoffensive

Related Words for Abominable

exceptionable, objectionable, brackish, disagreeable, dislikable, unpleasant, contemptible, despicable, detestable, hard, hateful, unhealthy, unsavory, unwholesome, execrable, lousy, miserable, atrocious, frightful, ghastly, grim, grisly, gruesome, heinous, horrific, horrifying, lurid, macabre, monstrous, nightmarish

Near Antonyms of Abominable

acceptable, agreeable, alluring, appealing, attractive, blessed, congenial, darling, delectable, delicious, delightful, delightsome, desirable, dreamy, dulcet, enjoyable, felicitous, gratifying, heavenly, inviting, likable, luscious, nice, palatable, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, satisfying, savory, sweet

Word Forms of Abominable

Derived words: abominably (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Abominable

Middle English abhomynable, abomynable, borrowed from Anglo-French abhominable, abominable, borrowed from Late Latin abōminābilis, abhominābilis (spelling influenced by Latin ab homine "from the man"), from abōminārī "to detest, abominate" + -ābilis -able

First known use: 14th century

Words & Phrases Containing Abominable

abominable snowman

Frequently Asked Questions about Abominable

What does "Abominable" mean?

"Abominable" means worthy of or causing disgust or hatred, detestable. As an adjective, it is defined as: worthy of or causing disgust or hatred, detestable.

What is another word for "Abominable"?

Other words for "Abominable" include abhorrent, appalling, awful, disgusting, distasteful, dreadful, evil and foul. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Abominable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Abominable"?

There are 81 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Abominable". Common alternatives include abhorrent, appalling, awful, disgusting, distasteful, dreadful, evil, foul, fulsome and gross.

What is the opposite of "Abominable"?

Antonyms of "Abominable" include innocuous and inoffensive. Near antonyms include acceptable, agreeable, alluring and appealing.

How do you use "Abominable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Abominable" in a sentence: "your table manners are abominable!".

Is "Abominable" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Abominable" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Abominable"?

"Abominable" is pronounced /ə-ˈbäm-nə-bəl/ and divided into syllables as abom·i·na·ble.

What is the origin of the word "Abominable"?

"Abominable" comes from Middle English abhomynable, abomynable, borrowed from Anglo-French abhominable, abominable, borrowed from Late Latin abōminābilis, abhominābilis (spelling influenced by Latin ab homine "from the man"), from abōminārī "to detest, abominate" + -ābilis -able. First known use: 14th century.