Abhorrently: meaning, definitions and examples

Use in situations where something is extremely loathsome or detestable beyond just being unpleasant. Often refers to actions or behaviors that are morally reprehensible.

• The dictator's regime treated the minority abhorrently, showing no regard for human rights

Appropriate for describing something that causes a strong feeling of disgust or nausea. Often used in a more physical or emotional reaction to something repellent.

• The food was left out for days and smelled disgustingly bad

Used when referring to something that induces a strong feeling of aversion or repulsion, often in a physically visceral way.

• The sight of the decaying animal was repulsively horrifying

Best suited for describing something that causes offense, often in terms of speech or actions that insult or provoke. Can imply intentional or negligent behavior meant to upset others.

• The comedian's joke was offensively racist and upset many people in the audience