English Explanatory Dictionary

abhorrent

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Inconsistent with, or far removed from, something; strongly opposed.
  2. Contrary to something; discordant.
  3. Abhorring; detesting; having or showing abhorrence; loathing.
  4. Detestable or repugnant.

Pronunciation

/æbˈ(h)ɒɹənt/ /əbˈ(h)ɒɹənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-abhorrent.wav /æbˈhɔɹənt/ /æbˈhɑɹənt/

Word forms

abhorrent more abhorrent most abhorrent

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin abhorrēns, abhorrēntis, present active participle of abhorreō (“abhor”). Equivalent to abhor + -ent.

Antonyms

nonabhorrent unabhorrent

Related words

abhor abhorred abhorrence abhorrency abhorrently abhorrer abhorrible abhorring
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