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abhorrent
English
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin abhorr?ns, abhorr?ntis, present active participle of abhorre? (“abhor”). Equivalent to abhor +? -ent.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /æb?(h)??.?nt/, /?b?(h)??.?nt/
- (US) IPA(key): /æb?h??.?nt/, /æb?h??.?nt/
Adjective
abhorrent (comparative more abhorrent, superlative most abhorrent)
- (archaic) Inconsistent with, or far removed from, something; strongly opposed [Late 16th century.]
- Contrary to something; discordant. [Mid 17th century.]
- Abhorring; detesting; having or showing abhorrence; loathing. [Mid 18th century.]
- Detestable or repugnant. [Early 19th century.]
Usage notes
- Nouns to which abhorrent is often applied: behavior, act, crime, practice, thing.
- (opposed): abhorrent is typically followed by from.
- (contrary): abhorrent is followed by to.
Related terms
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References
Further reading
- abhorrent in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
- abhorrent in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
- abhorrent at OneLook Dictionary Search
Anagrams
- earthborn
French
Verb
abhorrent
- third-person plural present indicative of abhorrer
- third-person plural present subjunctive of abhorrer
Latin
Verb
abhorrent
- third-person plural present active indicative of abhorre?
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saucy
English
Alternative forms
- sawcy (obsolete)
Etymology
From sauce +? -y .
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /?s??.s?/
- (General American) IPA(key): /?s?.si/
- (cot–caught merger) IPA(key): /?s?.si/
- Rhymes: -??si
- Rhymes: -?si
Adjective
saucy (comparative saucier, superlative sauciest)
- Similar to sauce; having the consistency or texture of sauce.
- Impertinent or disrespectful, often in a manner that is regarded as entertaining or amusing; smart.
- ~1603, William Shakespeare, Othello, the Moor of Venice, Act I, scene I, line 143:
- If this be known to you, and your allowance/ When we have done you bold and saucy wrongs.
- She is a loud, saucy child who doesn't show a lot of respect to her elders.
- ~1603, William Shakespeare, Othello, the Moor of Venice, Act I, scene I, line 143:
- Impudently bold; pert.
- Sharp; pungent; piquant.
- Mildly erotic.
- I enjoyed the dancing, but my wife found it a little too saucy.
Synonyms
- See also Thesaurus:cheeky
Derived terms
Translations
See also
- sassy
References
Anagrams
- yucas
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