Detestably: meaning, definitions and examples
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detestably
[ dɪˈtɛstəbli ]
used to describe something extremely unpleasant or offensive
In a detestable manner; in a way that causes intense dislike or disgust.
Synonyms
abominably, disgustingly, horribly, repulsively
Examples of usage
- She behaved detestably towards her colleagues, making rude remarks and spreading malicious rumors.
- The food at the restaurant was prepared detestably, with a strange mix of flavors that left a bad taste in my mouth.
Translations
Translations of the word "detestably" in other languages:
🇵🇹 detestavelmente
🇮🇳 घृणास्पद रूप से
🇩🇪 verabscheuungswürdig
🇮🇩 dengan sangat dibenci
🇺🇦 огидно
🇵🇱 odrażająco
🇯🇵 忌まわしく
🇫🇷 détestablement
🇪🇸 detestablemente
🇹🇷 nefretle
🇰🇷 혐오스럽게
🇸🇦 بغيضة
🇨🇿 odporně
🇸🇰 odporne
🇨🇳 可憎地
🇸🇮 ogabno
🇮🇸 viðbjóðslega
🇰🇿 жеккөрінішті
🇬🇪 საზიზღრად
🇦🇿 iyrəncliklə
🇲🇽 detestablemente
Word origin
The word 'detestably' is derived from the verb 'detest', which comes from the Latin word 'detestari', meaning 'to curse, abhor'. The adverb 'detestably' has been in use since the 16th century, evolving from the Old French 'détester' and Middle English 'detesten'. Over the centuries, it has retained its negative connotation, emphasizing intense dislike or disgust.
See also: detestable, detestation.