detestably
- a word derived from detestable.
Example Sentences
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He felt estranged from her, yet still cherished the bitterness of disappointment She was detestably vain, common and selfish; he would be on his guard.
From Elder Conklin by Harris, Frank
He is made to cite the 'Superior Man' as the model of excellence; and that phrase sounds to us detestably priggish.
From The Crest-Wave of Evolution A Course of Lectures in History, Given to the Graduates' Class in the Raja-Yoga College, Point Loma, in the College-Year 1918-19 by Morris, Kenneth
These imps are said to be kept in pots or other vessels that stink detestably.
From The Mysteries of All Nations Rise and Progress of Superstition, Laws Against and Trials of Witches, Ancient and Modern Delusions Together With Strange Customs, Fables, and Tales by Grant, James, archaeologist
“They never shall again, I swear,” said Walter, frowning, as he thought how detestably cruel they had been.
From St. Winifred's, or The World of School by Earnshaw, H. C. (Harold C.)
She was therefore bursting with information of which she could manifest no consciousness without confessing that she had been eavesdropping—a thing which she knew Miss Laura regarded as detestably immoral.
From The Colonel's Dream by Chesnutt, Charles W. (Charles Waddell)
