The word "abominated" is spelled with the short "a" sound followed by the letter "b" and then the long "o" sound. The stressed syllable is "bo", which is spelled with the letters "o" and "a" to produce the long vowel sound. The final syllable "-nated" is pronounced as "nay-ted" with a schwa sound in the second syllable. The IPA phonetic transcription for "abominated" is /əˈbɒmɪneɪtɪd/, which represents each sound in the word's pronunciation.
Abominated is a verb that refers to the intense dislike, hatred, or disgust one feels towards something or someone. It implies a strong feeling of revulsion or detestation, often accompanied by a desire to keep a distance or avoid any association with the object or person being abominated.
When someone abominates something, they find it loathsome, repugnant, or repulsive, and it can evoke a sense of strong moral disapproval or abhorrence. The sentiment of abomination suggests that the object or person is deeply offensive or objectionable to one's personal or cultural values.
Abomination can be directed towards a variety of things, such as a particular behavior, an idea, a person, an object, or a social or political concept. It is often associated with actions or beliefs that are considered morally corrupt, harmful, or wicked.
People may abominate an individual who has committed heinous crimes, an immoral act, or someone who exhibits qualities or traits that are universally condemned. It can also be applied to things that are considered repugnant or horrific, like violence, cruelty, injustice, or abhorrent practices.
The word abominated carries a strong emotional charge and conveys a sense of deep-seated aversion or hostility. It portrays a vehement rejection or profound abhorrence towards something that is regarded with intense disgust or distaste.
The word "abominated" is derived from the verb "abominate", which originated from the Latin word "abominatus". "Abominatus" is the past participle of the Latin verb "abominari", meaning "to regard or treat as an object of horror or detestation". The Latin word "ab-", which means "away" or "from", is combined with "ominari", meaning "to forebode or predict". From its Latin roots, "abominate" eventually evolved into "abominated" in English, retaining its original sense of strong disgust or hatred.