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Word: Detestably

Part of Speech: Adverb

Meaning: "Detestably" means in a way that is very offensive or causes strong dislike. When someone does something detestably, it is done in a manner that people find extremely unpleasant or hateful.

Usage Instructions:

• "Detestably" is used to describe actions or behaviors that are considered very bad or morally wrong.
• It often conveys strong feelings of disgust or disdain.

Example Sentence:

• "The villain in the story acted detestably, causing harm to innocent people without any remorse."

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "detestably" in more complex sentences to emphasize how awful an action is, for example: "The politician's detestably deceitful behavior shocked the entire community."

Word Variants:

• Detest (verb): To hate or strongly dislike something.
• Detestable (adjective): Deserving to be detested; very unpleasant or hateful.

Different Meanings:

• While "detestably" specifically refers to actions done in a hateful manner, "detestable" can also describe people or things that are strongly disliked.

Synonyms:

• Abominably
• Loathsomely
• Horribly
• Awfully

Idioms & Phrasal Verbs:

Though there are no direct idioms or phrasal verbs that contain "detestably," you might use expressions like: - "Cross the line": To do something that is considered unacceptable or detestable. - "Make my skin crawl": To make someone feel disgusted or uncomfortable.

Summary:

"Detestably" is an adverb that describes actions done in a way that evokes strong dislike or disgust.

Academic

Adverb

1. in an offensive and hateful manner
   • I don't know anyone who could have behaved so abominably

Synonyms

• repulsively
• abominably
• odiously