English Explanatory Dictionary

detestable

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Stimulating disgust or detestation; offensive; shocking.

Pronunciation

/dɪˈtɛstəbl̩/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-detestable.wav

Word forms

detestable more detestable most detestable

Etymology

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

Related words

detest detestability hateful abominable loathsome horrid

Derived words

detestableness detestably undetestable
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