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loathsome

/ˈloʊðsəm/
loath · some ˈloʊð · səm
English Definition
adj. causing hatred or disgust
中文释义
令人厌恶的
Significado en Español
repugnante, odioso
한국어 뜻
역겨운, 싫은
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ghê tởm, đáng ghét
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Example Sentence

The smell coming from the trash was loathsome.

垃圾散发出的气味令人厌恶。

Synonyms
disgusting repulsive detestable
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “loathsome”:

  1. A delightful
  2. B repulsive
  3. C appealing
  4. D charming
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B — repulsive. “loathsome” means adj. causing hatred or disgust

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The rotten, ______ smell from the drain made everyone gag at once.

  1. A loathsome
  2. B pleasant
  3. C delightful
  4. D sweet
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A — loathsome. “loathsome” means adj. causing hatred or disgust

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Common questions about “loathsome”

What does “loathsome” mean?

loathsome — adj. causing hatred or disgust. In Chinese: 令人厌恶的.

How do you pronounce “loathsome”?

loathsome is pronounced /ˈloʊðsəm/. It breaks into 2 syllables: loath · some.

How do you use “loathsome” in a sentence?

The smell coming from the trash was loathsome. (垃圾散发出的气味令人厌恶。)

What are synonyms for “loathsome”?

disgusting, repulsive, detestable — all close in meaning to loathsome (adj. causing hatred or disgust).

Is “loathsome” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. loathsome appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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