loathsome (ˈləʊðsəm
)
Definitions
adjective
- causing loathing; abhorrent
Alternative Forms
ˈloathsomely adverb ˈloathsomeness nounSynonyms
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hateful,
offensive,
nasty,
disgusting,
horrible,
revolting,
obscene,
vile,
obnoxious,
repulsive,
nauseating,
odious,
repugnant,
abhorrent,
abominable,
execrable,
detestable,
yucky or yukky
yucko,
Usage examples
I just wished all those loathsome comedians would stop telling it.
, MUSIC FOR BOYS (2003)Even when they became kings they could not liberate themselves from these loathsome desires.
India Today (2002)This, whether we like it or not, means revisiting the loathsome "R" word.
Edmonton Sun (2003)And then there's Damien, a loathsome little wretch in a medallion.
Sun, News of the World (2001)By the same token he finds it hard to understand that thumping Monica electric de luxe is loathsome to me.
, The Spectator Annual (1993)