abhorrently
gb/ˈæbˈɔɹˈɛntli/ us/ˈæbˈɔɹˈɛntli/
C2
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adverb
formal
C2
property
1
in a morally disgusting way
in a way that is very bad and disgusting
Gebruikspatroon:
[do something] abhorrently
Veelgemaakte fout:
Do not confuse with 'abhorrently' meaning 'with hate' in a neutral sense; it usually judges something as morally offensive.
Synoniemen
disgustingly (More common; emphasizes strong disgust.)
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reprehensibly (Focuses more on moral blame.)
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appallingly (Highlights shock and horror at how bad it is.)
Antoniemen
admirably (In a way that deserves respect or approval.)
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commendably (In a way that merits praise, often for good conduct.)
Woordcombinaties
behave abhorrently
|act abhorrently
|treated them abhorrently
|spoke abhorrently
|abhorrently racist
|abhorrently sexist
|abhorrently cruel
|abhorrently violent
|abhorrently offensive
|abhorrently corrupt
Thema's
emotions
|ethics
|society
Voorbeelden
- He spoke abhorrently about immigrants, using slurs and stereotypes.
- The prisoners were treated abhorrently, without enough food or medical care.
- She described the attack as abhorrently cruel and completely unjustified.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The manager behaved abhorrently.
- They treated people abhorrently.
adverb
formal
C2
quantity
2
to an extremely bad degree
very, extremely (used for something bad)
Gebruikspatroon:
abhorrently + [adjective]
Veelgemaakte fout:
This is not a neutral intensifier like 'very'; it carries strong negative judgment.
Synoniemen
atrociously (Strongly negative; often about quality or behavior.)
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terribly (Much more common; can be weaker and sometimes informal.)
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horribly (Common; emphasizes unpleasantness more than moral judgment.)
Antoniemen
wonderfully (To a very great degree in a positive way.)
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delightfully (Pleasantly and in an enjoyable way.)
Woordcombinaties
abhorrently unfair
|abhorrently wrong
|abhorrently ugly
|abhorrently expensive
|abhorrently biased
|abhorrently unsafe
|abhorrently loud
|abhorrently slow
Thema's
emotions
|evaluation
Voorbeelden
- The policy was abhorrently unfair to part-time workers.
- Their report was abhorrently biased and ignored key evidence.
- The room was abhorrently hot, with no ventilation at all.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The rule is abhorrently unfair.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
abhorrently
IPA
GB/ˈæbˈɔɹˈɛntli/
US/ˈæbˈɔɹˈɛntli/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
ab - hor - rently (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (ab)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: abhorrently
- Plural: abhorrentlies
Woordfamilie
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