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Definition of abhorrently
abhorrently
/æbˈhɔːr.ənt.li/
ab · hor · rent · ly
Adjective:abhorrent
abhorrently Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
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• adverb
1
In a manner that inspires disgust, loathing, or moral revulsion; repugnantly or detestably.
Example
"The company was fined heavily after investigators discovered that its overseas factories were treating workers abhorrently."
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Formed from the adjective 'abhorrent' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Abhorrent' derives from the Latin verb 'abhorrēre', meaning 'to shrink back in dread', combining 'ab-' (away from) and 'horrēre' (to bristle or shudder with fear).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Abhorrently. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/abhorrently