Definition

Very bad or unpleasant; deserving strong dislike or criticism.

Example

The movie was so execrable that I couldn't finish watching it.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you see that new restaurant that opened downtown?

Yeah, I went there last week, and it was execrable!

I heard their service is really bad too.

Definitely, I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Execrable → It is formed from "execrari" (meaning to curse or denounce) and the suffix "-able" (meaning capable of being). The word "execrable" means deserving to be cursed or extremely bad.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is so bad it deserves to be 'cursed' ('execrari') — that's why we call it execrable.

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