Learn how to use the comparative “more abominable” and superlative “most abominable” with example sentences and differences.

What is the comparative form of “abhominable”?

The comparative form of “abhominable” is “more abominable”.

Example

The weather today is more abominable than yesterday.

Example

His behavior towards others is more abominable than anyone I know.

What is the superlative form of “abhominable”?

The superlative form of “abhominable” is “most abominable”.

Example

Among all the options, this is the most abominable choice.

Example

The treatment she received was the most abominable I've ever seen.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "abominable" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more abominable" and "most abominable" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of dislike or disgust.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Abominable" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more abominable”

more detestable

Used to describe something that is more deserving of strong dislike or hatred.

Example

The crime he committed is more detestable than any other.

more repugnant

Used to indicate that something is more offensive or disgusting.

Example

The smell in the room is more repugnant than I can bear.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most abominable”

most detestable

Used to describe something that is the most deserving of strong dislike or hatred.

Example

His actions were the most detestable I've witnessed.

most repugnant

Used to indicate that something is the most offensive or disgusting.

Example

The taste of the food was the most repugnant thing I've ever experienced.

Using than with comparative “more abominable”

When using the comparative form "more abominable" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The weather today is more abominable than yesterday." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of abominableness in "the weather today" is higher than the level of abominableness in "yesterday."

How can I use this expression in context?

“more abominable” and “most abominable” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.

• 1. Weather

  The storm last night was more abominable than any other we've experienced.

  The storm last night was more abominable than any other we've experienced.

• 2. Behavior

  His actions towards others are the most abominable I've seen.

  His actions towards others are the most abominable I've seen.

• 3. Choices

  This is the most abominable decision they could have made.

  This is the most abominable decision they could have made.

• 4. Taste

  The flavor of the dish was more abominable than I expected.

  The flavor of the dish was more abominable than I expected.