Abominated — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ə-ˈbä-mə-ˌnāt/ abom·i·nate

Meaning & Definition of Abominated

Abominated (verb)

  1. to hate or loathe intensely, abhor

Abominated (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in hated, despised

    similar: abhorred, despised, detested, disdained, disfavored, disliked, execrated, hated, loathed, unfavorite, unbeloved, abandoned, forgotten, ignored, alienated, estranged
    opposite: beloved, cherished, darling, dear, fair-haired, favored, favorite, fond, loved, pet, precious, special, sweet, white-headed, admired, adored, appreciated, esteemed, relished, revered, prized, treasured

Abominated (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to dislike strongly

    "he abominates the sight of the park he once loved being turned into a parking lot"

    similar: abhorred, despised, detested, execrated, hated, loathed, had it in for
    related: deplored, deprecated, disapproved (of), discountenanced, disdained, disfavored, scorned
    opposite: loved
    near: desired, fancied, favored, liked, preferred, enjoyed, relished, admired, adored, approved (of), esteemed, hallowed, idolized, revered, venerated, worshipped, cherished, prized, treasured

Related Entry: Abominate (verb)

Abominate is a different word from Abominated. The synonyms below are for abominate, not for abominated.

  1. to dislike strongly

    "he abominates the sight of the park he once loved being turned into a parking lot"

    similar: abhor, despise, detest, execrate, hate, loathe, have it in for
    related: deplore, deprecate, disapprove (of), discountenance, disdain, disfavor, scorn
    opposite: love
    near: desire, fancy, favor, like, prefer, enjoy, relish, admire, adore, approve (of), esteem, hallow, idolize, revere, venerate, worship, cherish, prize, treasure

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Abominated

The most common words with a similar meaning to Abominated:

abhorred, despised, detested, disdained, disfavored, disliked, execrated, hated, loathed, unfavorite, unbeloved, abandoned, forgotten, ignored, alienated, estranged, had it in for

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Abominated

Words with the opposite meaning of Abominated:

beloved, cherished, darling, dear, fair-haired, favored, favorite, fond, loved, pet, precious, special, sweet, white-headed, admired, adored, appreciated, esteemed, relished, revered, prized, treasured

Related Words for Abominated

deplored, deprecated, disapproved (of), discountenanced, scorned

Near Antonyms of Abominated

desired, fancied, liked, preferred, enjoyed, approved (of), hallowed, idolized, venerated, worshipped

Word Forms of Abominated

Inflections: abominating

Derived words: abominator (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Abominated

borrowed from Latin abōminātus, past participle of abōminārī "to avert (an event forecast by an omen) by prayer, to abhor, detest," from ab- ab- + ōminārī "to know by means of an omen, presage," verbal derivative of ōmin-, ōmen omen

First known use: 1597

Frequently Asked Questions about Abominated

What does "Abominated" mean?

"Abominated" means to hate or loathe intensely, abhor. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to hate or loathe intensely, abhor. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Abominated"?

Other words for "Abominated" include abhorred, despised, detested, disdained, disfavored, disliked, execrated and hated. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Abominated" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Abominated"?

There are 22 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Abominated". Common alternatives include abhorred, despised, detested, disdained, disfavored, disliked, execrated, hated, loathed and unfavorite.

What is the opposite of "Abominated"?

Antonyms of "Abominated" include beloved, cherished, darling, dear, fair-haired, favored, favorite and fond. Near antonyms include desired, fancied, liked and preferred.

How do you use "Abominated" in a sentence?

Examples of "Abominated" in a sentence: "he abominates the sight of the park he once loved being turned into a parking lot".

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

"Abominated" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Abominated"?

"Abominated" is pronounced /ə-ˈbä-mə-ˌnāt/ and divided into syllables as abom·i·nate.

What is the origin of the word "Abominated"?

"Abominated" comes from borrowed from Latin abōminātus, past participle of abōminārī "to avert (an event forecast by an omen) by prayer, to abhor, detest," from ab- ab- + ōminārī "to know by means of an omen, presage," verbal derivative of ōmin-, ōmen omen. First known use: 1597.