Definition of "abominable" in English

adjective

1. Worthy of, or causing, abhorrence, as a thing of evil omen; odious in the utmost degree; very hateful; detestable; loathsome; execrable.

   • abominable crime
   • utterly abominable
   • He committed an abominable act of cruelty.

2. (obsolete) Excessive, large (used as an intensifier).

3. Very bad or inferior.

4. Disagreeable or unpleasant.

   • abominable weather
   • The prisoners were kept in abominable conditions.