Synonyms for

Loathsome

Adjective / ˈləʊðsʌm / / ˈləʊθsʌm / Another word for loathsome — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Causing feelings of disgust or hatred; repulsive.

Synonyms & similar words

repellant queasy nauseating repelling loathly disgustful noisome sickening nauseous offensive yucky revolting distasteful foul wicked vile repellent disgusting skanky disgusting repulsive revolting abominable odious detestable hateful offensive obnoxious vile repugnant nauseating sickening foul horrible awful terrible unsavory displeasing objectionable

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Example sentences

  1. The rotten eggs had a loathsome smell.
  2. The monster in the movie was very loathsome.
  3. I find spiders to be loathsome creatures.
  4. The spoiled milk had a loathsome taste.
  5. The thought of eating bugs is loathsome to me.

Quotes

  • He had a loathsome talent for getting on people's nerves.
  • The world is indeed a mixture of truth and make-believe. Discard the make-believe and take the truth.
  • The loathsome monster of the ancient Greeks became the lovely woman of the sixteenth-century Italians.

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