[
US
/ˈoʊdiəs/
]
[ UK /ˈəʊdɪəs/ ]
[ UK /ˈəʊdɪəs/ ]
ADJECTIVE
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unequivocally detestable
consequences odious to those you govern
detestable vices
execrable crimes
abominable treatment of prisoners
How To Use odious In A Sentence
- [Footnote 1: The King, Walagambahu, who in his exile had been living amongst the rocks in the wilderness, ascended the throne after defeating the Malabars (B.C. 104), and "caused _the of stone or caves of the rocks_ in which he had taken refuge to be made more commodious. Ceylon; an Account of the Island Physical, Historical, and Topographical with Notices of Its Natural History, Antiquities and Productions, Volume 1 (of 2)
- The two ends put together form one constant table for everything, and the centre piece stands exceedingly well under the glass, and holds a great deal most commodiously.
- She spoke in a quietly melodious voice.
- the melodious song of a meadowlark
- When the gentleman who guided me through the bush left me on the side of a pali, I discovered that Kahele, though strong, gentle, and sure-footed, possesses the odious fault known as balking, and expressed his aversion to ascend the other side in a most unmistakable manner. The Hawaiian Archipelago
- But I have to say, I did fast forward through that dreadful speech by the odious brother and through the drippy prayers from the drippy archbish.
- After churning out some of Bollywood's most melodious tunes, music directors and partners Jatin-Lalit are all set to go.
- Tasteful decor, melodious songs and shafts of sunlight from the ample windows provide the perfect ambience for appreciating the subtleties and splendours of curry cuisine.
- Although first cousin to the melodious mockingbird, a catbird's song is seldom musical.
- It's not about protecting people from themselves, as odious as even that is.