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Vocabulary Spotlight

Abominable

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: घिनौना (Ghinauna) – Extremely unpleasant, causing disgust or hatred.

Pronunciation

[uh-bom-uh-nuh-buhl]

Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words

Synonyms

Detestable – निंदनीय (nindaniya)
Horrible – भयानक (bhayanak)

Related Words

Disgusting – घृणास्पद (ghrinaaspad)
Loathsome – घृणास्पद (ghrinaaspad)

Word Origin

“Abominable” Latin ke “abominari” se aaya hai, jo “abomination” ya “to regard as a bad omen” ke liye use hota tha. English mein yeh disgusting cheez ko refer karta hai.

– “Abominable” comes from Latin “abominari,” meaning “to regard as a bad omen,” used in English for something that causes disgust.

Word Family

Adjective: Abominable – घिनौना (ghinauna)

Noun: Abomination – घृणास्पद वस्तु (ghrinaaspad vastu)

Usage Examples

1. Uska abominable vyavhaar sabko naraz kar gaya.

– His abominable behavior upset everyone.

2. Unhone corruption ko ek abominable act kaha.

– They called corruption an abominable act.

Cultural Note

India mein, “abominable” ka use un cheezon ke liye kiya jata hai jo morality aur values ke against hoti hain, jaise dishonesty aur injustice.

In Context

“Abominable” ka istemaal tab hota hai jab kisi cheez ya vyakti ke behavior ya act se ghrina ya nafrat ho, jaise social ya ethical violations.

Vocabulary Challenge

“Abominable” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?

Pleasant (सुखद)
Detestable (निंदनीय)
Normal (सामान्य)
Quiet (शांत)

‘Detestable’ sahi jawab hai kyunki “abominable” ka matlab disgusting aur detestable hota hai.

“Abominable” shabd kis language se aaya hai?

Latin (लैटिन)
Greek (ग्रीक)
French (फ्रेंच)
Old English (पुरानी अंग्रेज़ी)

‘Latin’ sahi jawab hai kyunki “abominable” Latin ke “abominari” se aaya hai.

Kaunsa shabd “abominable” ka opposite hai?

Horrible (भयानक)
Loathsome (घृणास्पद)
Pleasant (सुखद)
Repugnant (घिनौना)

‘Pleasant’ sahi jawab hai kyunki “abominable” ka matlab hai disgust aur unpleasant aur iska opposite hai pleasant ya sukhad hona.