word of the day

Jun 23, 2011 08:08



ex·e·cra·ble
adj \ˈek-si-krə-bəl\
Definition of EXECRABLE

1: deserving to be execrated : detestable

2: very bad : wretched
- ex·e·cra·ble·ness noun
- ex·e·cra·bly \-blē\ adverb

Examples of EXECRABLE

  1. Living conditions in the slums were execrable.
  2. execrable singing finally brought a complaint from the neighbors>

First Known Use of EXECRABLE

14th century

Thank you, sg_fignewton ! (for the comment fic AND the new word!)

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