loathsomely

In revolting fashion

In a manner that inspires disgust or revulsion.

The word appears almost exclusively in literary contexts: The creature loathsomely dragged itself across the floor.

It intensifies descriptions of things already unpleasant, emphasizing their repulsive quality.

manner

detestably

In a hateable manner

odiously · disgustingly · vilely · foully · despicably · contemptibly · horridly · obnoxiously · offensively · hideously

disgust

revulsion

Intense physical disgust

distaste · recoil · shudder · sickening · stomach-turning · gagging · retching · queasy · bile · visceral

hatred

abhorrence

Extreme hatred or disgust

contempt · odium · enmity · malice · hostility · spite · rancor · scorn · disdain · abomination

intensity

utterly

To the fullest extent

extremely · intensely · vehemently · wholly · completely · absolutely · entirely · exceptionally · tremendously · overwhelmingly

Opposites
manner of eliciting emotional response

loathsomelyadmirably

Deservingly of esteem

lovably · adorably · endearingly · charmingly · delightfully

aesthetic/moral quality of manner

loathsomelybeautifully

In an attractive manner

wonderfully · nobly · virtuously · honorably · commendably

Family

loathsome, loathsomeness

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G