anathematic

[ uh-nath-uh-mat-ik ]

adjective
  1. loathsome; disgusting; hateful.

Origin of anathematic

1
1840–50; <Greek anathemat- (stem of anáthema;see anathema) + -ic
  • Sometimes a·nath·e·mat·i·cal .

Other words from anathematic

  • a·nath·e·mat·i·cal·ly, adverb

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How to use anathematic in a sentence

  • The anathematical display has rarely been equaled in modern times.

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