Loathsome – repulsive
(Pronounced lothe-sum)
Loathsome means repulsive – something that causes hatred or disgust.
To remember the definition of the word repulsive, use the following mnemonic:
Loaves, some (loathsome) of them looked disgusting and tasted repulsive.
Words with a similar meaning to loathsome include abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, disgusting, distasteful, dreadful, evil, foul and gross.
Examples of loathsome in a sentence
Everyone tried to avoid her because of her loathsome behaviour.
The waitress refused to serve the customer because of his loathsome attitude.
I will not allow my children to play that band's music because their songs are loathsome.
