How Do You Spell LOTHSOME?

Pronunciation: [lˈɒθsʌm] (IPA)

The correct spelling of "Lothsome" is actually "Loathsome". The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈloʊsəm/, with stress on the first syllable. It is an adjective that means very unpleasant or disgusting. The prefix "loath" means unwilling or reluctant, and the suffix "-some" means full of, characterized by, or causing a particular thing. Therefore, "loathsome" can be understood as something that is extremely distasteful or causes strong feelings of disgust.

Common Misspellings for LOTHSOME

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Etymology of LOTHSOME

The word "loathsome" is derived from the Middle English word "lothsum", which first appeared during the 13th century. It combines the Old English word "loth" (meaning reluctant or unwilling) and the suffix "-some" (indicating a state or quality). Therefore, "loathsome" originally described something or someone that evoked a feeling of reluctance, aversion, or disgust. Over time, the spelling of the word shifted to "loathsome" as the English language evolved.