Abominably (Adverb)
Meaning 1
In an offensive and hateful manner; "I don't know anyone who could have behaved so abominably".
Examples
- His opponents were treated abominably by his supporters throughout the election campaign.
- She felt that she had been treated abominably by her ex-partner and was still trying to recover.
- Racial and ethnic minorities have been treated abominably throughout history in various parts of the world.
- The journalist reported that the prisoners were being held and tortured abominably in the maximum-security facility.
- Her mother-in-law behaved abominably towards her at the wedding, making numerous offensive comments.
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Meaning 2
In a terrible manner; "she sings terribly".
Examples
- The hotel's customer service treated me abominably during my stay.
- Criticisms have been raised about how the company handled employee layoffs, and they did so abominably.
- She sings in the church choir, but her tone is often so off-key that she sings abominably.
- A lot of hotels charge exorbitantly for Wi-Fi, but the last one I stayed at charged for it abominably high rates.
- The government handled the economic crisis abominably and the outcome was devastating for many families.