loathsome

[US]/'ləʊðs(ə)m/
[UK]/'loθsəm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. causing hatred, disgust, or aversion; detestable, abhorrent, repellent.

Example Sentences

this loathsome little swine.

In “Nixon” he made that president so epically loathsome that even his Irish setter turned on him.

a loathsome smell filled the room

he made a loathsome comment

the loathsome sight made her sick

the movie depicted a loathsome character

her behavior was truly loathsome

a loathsome creature emerged from the darkness

the loathsome taste of the medicine lingered in his mouth

his loathsome attitude towards others alienated him

the loathsome behavior of the bully angered everyone

she couldn't stand the loathsome feeling of betrayal

Real-world Examples

And loathsome canker lives in sweetest bud.

Source: The complete original version of the sonnet.

Taking his comfort! There he lay, -squalid and loathsome under the bright heaven, -an imbruted man.

Source: American Original Language Arts Volume 5

You don't know her, Bree. She's a loathsome woman. I refuse to break bread with her.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 3

I think you're detestable. You're the most loathsome beast that it's ever been my misfortune to meet.

Source: The Moon and Sixpence (Condensed Version)

A loathsome sore unbanded a dirty act done publicly; a lazar house with all its doors and windows open.

Source: Crash Course in Drama

These very often distort inner data so that unreliable and even loathsome constructions are formed.This is of great importance.

Source: The Early Sessions

So something is loathsome, it is odious.

Source: English With Lucy

" Why, you perfectly loathsome man, " she squawked.

Source: The Woman at the Bottom of the Lake (Part 1)

He was withered, wrinkled, and loathsome of visage.

Source: The Picture of Dorian Gray

Oh, what a loathsome thing to have done.

Source: Garden Party (Part 2)

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