abomination

CEFRC2

/əˌbɒ.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Something considered extremely unpleasant, bad, or hateful.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A state that excites detestation or abhorrence; pollution.

Examples

  • The sight of you is an abomination to me.

  • It was truly an abomination.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
4
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The feeling of extreme disgust and hatred

  2. An abominable act; a disgusting vice; a despicable habit.

  3. That which is abominable, shamefully vile; an object that excites disgust and hatred (often with religious undertones).

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In context

  • Religious sodomy was practised by male prostitutes in the Hebrew temple groves, which was one of the abominations of Israel that Josiah cleared away.

  • Onely th’adulterous Anthony, most large / In his abhominations, turnes you off

  • Appalled by a child she found hideous, Philyra begged the gods to free her from having to rear such an abomination.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English abominacioun, from Middle French abomination (“horror, disgust”), from Late Latin abōminātiō, abōminātiōnem (“abomination”) Doublet of abominatio.