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abominably

/əˈbɑː.mɪ.nə.bli/
a · bom · i · na · bly
Adjective:abominable
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• adverb

1

In a very bad, unpleasant, or morally repugnant manner.

Example

"The prisoners were treated abominably throughout their captivity."

2

To an extreme, excessive, or unpleasant degree (used as an intensifier with negative adjectives).

Example

"The train was abominably late due to the severe winter storm."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'abominable' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb 'abominari', meaning 'to deprecate as an ill omen'.

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