execrable

ex·e·cra·ble

adj \ˈek-si-krə-bəl\

Definition of EXECRABLE

1

: deserving to be execrated : detestable <execrable crimes>

2

: very bad : wretched <execrable hotel food>

— ex·e·cra·ble·ness noun

— ex·e·cra·bly \-blē\ adverb

Examples of EXECRABLE

1. Living conditions in the slums were execrable.
2. <her execrable singing finally brought a complaint from the neighbors>

First Known Use of EXECRABLE

14th century

Related to EXECRABLE

Synonyms: atrocious, awful, dismal, wretched, horrible, lousy, punk, rotten, sucky [slang], terrible

Antonyms: bitchin' [slang], great, marvelous (or marvellous), wonderful

Related Words: bad, deficient, inferior, off, poor, substandard, wanting; contemptible, miserable, shameful; defective, faulty, flawed; low-grade, mediocre, reprehensible, second-rate; bum, useless, valueless, worthless; inadequate, insufficient, lacking; abominable, damnable, fiendish, odious, vile

Near Antonyms: choice, excellent, exceptional, first-class, first-rate, premium, prime, superior; adequate, sufficient; acceptable, satisfactory

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