anathematical
Definition
Adjective: - Relating to or characterized by an anathema: "Anathematical" describes something that is the subject of a formal curse, excommunication, or strong denunciation. It conveys a sense of being deeply detested, accursed, or morally repugnant.
Usage Examples
- (His opinions were officially cursed or denounced.)
- (The practice was seen as detestable and worthy of rejection.)
- (She expressed strong, curse-like opposition to the policy.)
Advanced Usage
- "To be anathematical to someone": to be utterly unacceptable or abhorrent to a person or group.
- Lying is anathematical to her ethical code. (Lying is completely opposed to her principles.)
- "Anathematical language": speech that uses strong condemnation or curses.
- The speech was filled with anathematical rhetoric against the opposition. (The speech used harsh, denunciatory language.)
Variants and Related Words
- Anathema (noun): a formal curse or excommunication; something or someone detested.
- Racism is an anathema to modern society. (Racism is deeply detested.)
- Anathematic (adjective): a less common variant of "anathematical," meaning the same thing.
- The anathematic decree was issued by the high priest. (The curse-like decree was proclaimed.)
- Anathematize (verb): to curse or denounce formally.
- The council voted to anathematize the heretic. (The council officially cursed the heretic.)
Synonyms
- Accursed: under a curse; detestable.
- Detestable: deserving intense dislike.
- Execrable: extremely bad or unpleasant; abominable.
- Abhorrent: inspiring disgust and loathing.
Related Idioms
- To be anathema to someone: a common idiomatic expression meaning to be hated or rejected.
- Cheating is anathema to a true sportsman. (Cheating is completely unacceptable to a true sportsman.)
- To pronounce anathema upon: to formally declare a curse or condemnation.
- The prophet pronounced anathema upon the corrupt king. (The prophet declared a formal curse on the king.)