loathsome

12 synonyms and 3 antonyms for loathsome, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Extremely unpleasant or disgusting; causing hatred or revulsion.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

offensive

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

disgusting foul

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

nauseating noisome disgustful repellant loathly nauseous queasy distasteful repellent

Antonyms

comely captivating attractive

How to use loathsome

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

loathsome creature loathsome smell find something loathsome

Etymology

Formed from loath + the suffix -some ("tending to cause"), so literally "tending to cause hatred/disgust".

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Frequently asked questions

What does “loathsome” mean?

The word “loathsome” means extremely unpleasant or disgusting; causing hatred or revulsion. In plain terms, so unpleasant or repulsive that it inspires hatred or disgust.

How do you pronounce “loathsome”?

“Loathsome” is pronounced LOHTH-suhm (/ˈloʊð.səm/ in IPA).

How do you use “loathsome” in a sentence?

Here is “loathsome” used in a sentence: “The dungeon reeked with a loathsome smell.”

What part of speech is “loathsome”?

“Loathsome” is an adjective.

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