English Dictionary
Definition of “execrable”
execrable (ˈɛksɪkrəbəll
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Definitions
adjective
- deserving to be execrated; abhorrent
- of very poor quality ⇒
an execrable meal
Alternative Forms
ˈexecrableness noun ˈexecrably adverb Word Origin
C14: from Latin exsecrābilis, from exsecrārī to execrate
Synonyms
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repulsive,
offensive,
disgusting,
horrible,
unpleasant,
foul,
revolting,
obscene,
sickening,
vile,
atrocious,
obnoxious,
despicable,
deplorable,
heinous,
disagreeable,
odious,
hateful,
loathsome,
abhorrent,
abominable,
nauseous,
accursed,
detestable,
damnable,
cringe-making,
Usage examples
Wood, who was acting as host, directed operations in execrable French, and grimaced at Holly who was enjoying his efforts.
Loraine, Philip, Loaded Questions (1985)First the all-singing and dancing Essex uberboobs gets roped in with tired Johnny Vaughan for the execrable Passport To Paradise.
Megastar (2004)And what I like looking at in them is all those articles about movie stars -- and their execrable taste in clothes.
The Australian (2004)Yet this was followed by 40 of the most execrable moments of rugby.
Independent (1998)However, some past tenant with execrable taste had left the whole place superficially hideous.
Dervla Murphy, WHEELS WITHIN WHEELS (2002)
