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    loath·some
    /ˈlōTHsəm/

    adjective

    • 1. causing hatred or disgust; repulsive: "this loathsome little swine"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › loathsomeLoathsome Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of LOATHSOME is giving rise to loathing : disgusting. How to use loathsome in a sentence. giving rise to loathing : disgusting… See the full definition ... 14th century, in the meaning defined above. Time Traveler. The first known use of loathsome was in the 14th century. See more words from the same ...

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLOATHSOME | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    LOATHSOME definition: 1. extremely unpleasant: 2. extremely unpleasant: . Learn more.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › loathsomeLOATHSOME Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Loathsome definition: causing feelings of loathing; disgusting; revolting; repulsive. See examples of LOATHSOME used in a sentence.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLOATHSOME definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Causing loathing; abhorrent.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › loathsomeLoathsome - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    loathsome: 1 adj highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust “a loathsome disease” Synonyms: disgustful , disgusting , distasteful , foul , loathly , repellant , repellent , repelling , revolting , skanky , wicked , yucky offensive unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses adj causing or able to cause nausea Synonyms: nauseating , ...

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionloathsome adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    The police described it as one of the most loathsome crimes of recent years. Police described the murderer as ‘a foul and loathsome beast’. This was a loathsome crime against innocent people. Topics Feelings c2. Word Origin Middle English: from archaic loath ‘disgust, loathing’ + -some.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › loathsomeLoathsome - definition of loathsome by The Free Dictionary

    Define loathsome. loathsome synonyms, loathsome pronunciation, loathsome translation, English dictionary definition of loathsome. adj. Causing loathing; abhorrent. See Synonyms at offensive. loath′some·ly adv. loath′some·ness n.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishloathsome adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Definition of loathsome adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › loathsomeloathsome | meaning of loathsome in Longman Dictionary of...

    loathsome meaning, definition, what is loathsome: very unpleasant or cruel: Learn more.

  11. www.yourdictionary.com › loathsomeLoathsome Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Loathsome definition: Causing loathing; abhorrent. It's a maudlin rumination on loathsome rich kids and their disgusting, ill-mannered behavior, and their even more disgusting, ill-mannered parents.