Detestable Meaning

/dɪˈtɛstəbl̩/
C1

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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adjStimulating disgust or detestation; offensive; shocking.

The smell was detestable.
And therefore the Lord slew him, because he did a detestable thing.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The villain's ____ behavior included betraying his closest allies.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The smell was ____.

From Middle French détestable. By surface analysis, detest + -able.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The villain's ____ behavior included betraying his closest allies.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The smell was ____.

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