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

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