ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Execrable

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɛksɪkɹəbl/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Execrable is an adjective meaning Of the poorest quality.

Meaning

Of the poorest quality.

More Meanings

  1. Hateful, disgusting.

Example Sentences

As execrable as the Supreme Court’s decisions have been, they are of a piece with the conservative rulings from lower court judges who see no issue with laundering a revanchist policy agenda through contorted rulings.
But is an enemy so execrable, that, though in captivity, his wishes and comforts are to be disregarded and even crossed? I think not. It is for the benefit of mankind to mitigate the horrors of war as much as possible.
The arcanely evil words of that despicable, loathsome, suppressed, vile, pululating ^([sic]), odious, nictating, repellent, repugnant, noxious, abhorrent, abominable, tory, execrable, nauseous work, Ye Boke of Guts, moved as if on a conveyor belt before his eyes.

Synonyms for execrable

Depending on context, synonyms include abhorrent, abominable, atrocious, deplorable, despicable, detestable.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include deplorable, detestable, miserable, odious, cursed, abominable.

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