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execrable

adjective ex·e·cra·ble \ˈek-si-krə-bəl\

: very bad

Full Definition of EXECRABLE

1
:  deserving to be execrated :  detestable <execrable crimes>
2
:  very bad :  wretched <execrable hotel food>
— ex·e·cra·ble·ness noun
— ex·e·cra·bly \-blē\ adverb
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First Known Use of EXECRABLE

14th century

Related to EXECRABLE

Synonyms
atrocious, awful, dismal, wretched, horrible, lousy, punk, rotten, sucky [slang], terrible
Antonyms
bitchin' [slang], great, marvelous (or marvellous), wonderful

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