loathly

/'louðli/ Cách viết khác : (loathsome) /'louðsəm/

Thân thiện

A loathly stench rose from the garbage bin.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust: Describes something that causes intense dislike or revulsion.
   • Extremely unpleasant or repulsive: Refers to something that is deeply disagreeable to the senses or moral feelings.

Usage

The adjective "loathly" is a formal and somewhat archaic term. It is used to describe something that is profoundly disgusting or repugnant. It is a strong descriptor, often implying a physical or moral reaction of intense distaste.

Examples

• The dungeon was filled with a loathly stench that made it hard to breathe.
• He was accused of loathly crimes that shocked the entire community.
• The witch in the tale was described as a loathly hag.

Advanced Usage

• "loathly creature": a repulsive or monstrous being.
  • The hero was tasked with slaying the loathly creature that terrorized the village.
• "loathly sight": a disgusting or horrifying thing to see.
  • The aftermath of the battle was a loathly sight.

Variants and Related Words

• Loathsome (adj): Causing hatred or disgust; repulsive. This is the more common modern variant.
  • The villain's actions were truly loathsome.
• Loathing (n): A feeling of intense dislike or disgust.
  • She looked at the traitor with pure loathing.

Synonyms

• Disgusting: Arousing revulsion or strong indignation.
• Repellent: Causing disgust or aversion.
• Revolting: Causing intense disgust.
• Abhorrent: Inspiring disgust and loathing.
• Odious: Extremely unpleasant; repulsive.

Antonyms

• Delightful: Causing delight; charming.
• Pleasant: Giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment.
• Attractive: Pleasing or appealing to the senses.

Notes

"Loathly" is considered literary and is less common in everyday modern English than its synonym "loathsome." It is often found in older texts, fantasy literature, or poetic contexts to convey a strong sense of archaic repulsiveness.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
   • a disgusting smell
   • distasteful language
   • a loathsome disease
   • the idea of eating meat is repellent to me
   • revolting food
   • a wicked stench