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loathsome

[/ˈloʊðsəm/]
adjective
repugnante
1. Causing hatred, disgust, or intense aversion; extremely offensive or disgusting
The loathsome behavior of the villain made him one of the most hated characters in the film.
O comportamento repugnante do vilão o tornou um dos personagens mais odiados do filme.
2. Physically or morally repulsive; abhorrent
The loathsome smell coming from the garbage dump was unbearable.
O cheiro repugnante vindo do aterro sanitário era insuportável.
NYC Slang
gross; disgusting; rank
Synonyms
abhorrentdisgustingdetestablerepulsivevileodiouscontemptiblehateful
Antonyms
agreeablepleasantappealingattractivedelightfullikable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
repugnante; asqueroso; nojento
All commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
repugnante; detestável
More formal usage preferred in urban centers
Rio de Janeiro
nojento; repugnante
Colloquial usage is common
Portugal
repugnante; abominável; hediondo
Hediondo is more literary or archaic in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

loathsome creature
loathsome habit
feel loathsome toward someone
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