afskyelig — meaning in English
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English meaning
- abominable adj Extremely unpleasant or disgusting; causing strong hatred or disapproval.
- abominably adv In a hateful, disgusting way.
- distasteful adj Unpleasant, offensive, or unappealing to one's sense of taste or propriety.
- heinous adjective Shockingly evil or wicked, especially describing a crime.
Senses
afskyelig is used for these senses in English:
- abominable Worthy of, or causing, abhorrence, as a thing of evil omen; odious in the utmost degree; very hateful; detestable; loathsome; execrable. [first attested around 1150 to 1350]
- abominably In an abominable manner; very odiously; detestably. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
- heinous Totally reprehensible.
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