Etymology

abominably

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Today it means: In an abominable manner; very odiously; detestably. Full definition →

First used First attested around 1350 to 1470.English abominable ← Middle English abhomynable ← Old French abominable
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  1. Latinabōminābilis
  2. Old Frenchabominable
  3. Middle Englishabhomynable
  4. Englishabominable
  5. English todayabominably

From abominable + -ly.

First known use, by meaning

  • First attested around 1350 to 1470. In an abominable manner; very odiously; detestably.

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