Synonyms for Abominable

Definition of abominable

adjective
  1. unequivocally detestable; "abominable treatment of prisoners"; "detestable vices"; "execrable crimes"; "consequences odious to those you govern"- Edmund Burke
  2. exceptionally bad or displeasing; "atrocious taste"; "abominable workmanship"; "an awful voice"; "dreadful manners"; "a painful performance"; "terrible handwriting"; "an unspeakable odor came sweeping into the room"

11 synonyms found

Writing tips for "abominable"

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"Abominable" in song lyrics

See how abominable is used in real songs:

  • "The flows from my abdominal is abominable"
    Chino XL — Nahh!
  • "Put your hands in the sky, for this abominable"
    FunkDoobiest — Oye Papi
  • "8804 AD causes misery that be abominable"
    Jedi Mind Tricks — Neva Antiquated

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