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ABOMINABLY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In a terrible manner

Example:

she sings terribly

Synonyms:

abominably; abysmally; atrociously; awfully; rottenly; terribly

Classified under:

Adverbs

Sense 2

Meaning:

In an offensive and hateful manner

Example:

I don't know anyone who could have behaved so abominably

Synonyms:

abominably; detestably; odiously; repulsively

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

abominable (unequivocally detestable)

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 Context examples: 

Well, all I know is, that it will be abominably rude if you do not wait on him.

(Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen)

After abusing you so abominably to your face, I could have no scruple in abusing you to all your relations.

(Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen)