DETESTABLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does detestably mean? 

• DETESTABLY (adverb)
  The adverb DETESTABLY has 1 sense:

1. in an offensive and hateful manner

  Familiarity information: DETESTABLY used as an adverb is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• DETESTABLY (adverb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

In an offensive and hateful manner

Synonyms:

abominably; detestably; odiously; repulsively

Context example:

I don't know anyone who could have behaved so abominably

Pertainym:

detestable (offensive to the mind)

 Context examples 

Elinor would not contend, and only replied, Whoever may have been so detestably your enemy, let them be cheated of their malignant triumph, my dear sister, by seeing how nobly the consciousness of your own innocence and good intentions supports your spirits.

(Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen)