# abhorrently

CEFR C1 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/abhorrently
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

in a way that is extremely shocking, evil, or morally wrong. You use this to describe actions that make you feel very sick or angry.

For teachers: in a manner that is deeply offensive to moral principles or social standards. Often used to describe the execution of a crime or the treatment of others.

## Examples

- The crime was abhorrently violent.
- The witness described how the prisoners were treated abhorrently during their time in the camp.
- The committee found that the company's environmental violations were abhorrently negligent, resulting in significant harm to the local ecosystem and its inhabitants.

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