gráiniúil — meaning in English
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English meaning
- abhorrent adj Causing intense disgust or hatred; utterly repugnant.
- abominable adj Extremely unpleasant or disgusting; causing strong hatred or disapproval.
- detestable adj So unpleasant or wicked as to inspire hatred or disgust.
- gruesome adj Causing horror or disgust, especially through graphic violence or death.
- hateful adj Full of hatred, or causing others to feel hatred.
- odious adj Deeply unpleasant; causing strong dislike or disgust.
Senses
gráiniúil is used for these senses in English:
- abhorrent Detestable or repugnant. [Early 19th century.]
- 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]
- detestable Stimulating disgust or detestation; offensive; shocking.
- gruesome Repellently frightful and shocking; horrific or ghastly.
- hateful Evoking a feeling of hatred.
- odious Arousing or meriting strong dislike, aversion, or intense displeasure.