Mandy Patinkin

During 'Chicago Hope,' I never let directors talk to me, because I was so spoiled. I started off with people like Milos Forman, Sidney Lumet, James Lapine, unbelievably gifted people. So there I was, saying, 'Don't talk to me, I don't want your opinion.' I behaved abominably.

American Actor

Donald Hall

When I lived summers at my grandparents' farm, haying with my grandfather from 1938 to 1945, my dear grandmother Kate cooked abominably. For noon dinners, we might eat three days of fricasseed chicken from a setting hen that had boiled twelve hours.

American Poet

Use 'abominably' to express strong disapproval or disgust in a situation.

Negative Emotion

'Abominably' is a strong word, giving emphasis to the unpleasantness of the action.

Strong Adverb

In some cultures, being 'abominably' rude can damage relationships permanently.

Cultural Nuance

Use 'abominably' to describe deep negative feelings, not just mild disapproval.

Emotional Intensity

Often used when someone feels personally wronged or treated poorly.

Personal Response

'Abominably' can carry heavy emotional weight; use it thoughtfully.

Emotional Weight

Imply a moral or ethical judgment when describing behavior as 'abominably'.

Moral Judgment

Use it when criticizing actions you believe are particularly wrong or cruel.

Harsh Critic

Describes actions that are not just bad, but exceptionally so.

Beyond the Norm

 many a culture is home to a mythical beast an elusive creature that thrives in the imagination if not verifiable reality the Scots have Nessie monstrously hiding in its highland lock Nepal has the abominably unverified Yeti