Definition

In a way that is extremely unpleasant or repulsive.

Example

The odiously loud music made it hard to concentrate.

Conversation

Did you see how he treated that waiter?

Yeah, it was really rude of him.

I mean, he spoke to him odiously, like he was beneath him.

Exactly! It's so disappointing to see people act that way.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Odioulsy → It is formed from "odious" (from Latin "odiosus", meaning hateful or offensive) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "odiously" means in a manner that is hateful or offensive.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'hateful' ('odious') and remember that 'odiously' describes doing something in a hateful manner.

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