Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • In an odious manner; hatefully; in a manner to deserve or excite hatred or dislike; so as to cause hate: as, to behave odiously.

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  • adverb In an odious manner.

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  • adverb in an offensive and hateful manner

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Examples

  • Thus the months glided rapidly and serenely away, and he was positively happy in a mode of life that he once would have characterized as odiously humdrum.

    A Knight of the Nineteenth Century Edward Payson Roe 1863

  • Gracie Connell is excellent in the small role of Tillie's odiously smug competitor at the science fair, and Harriet Oser, who plays the Hunsdorfers' senile boarder, is heart-catchingly memorable without saying a word.

    The Edge of Hopelessness Terry Teachout 2012

  • When Wil Wheaton first appeared on The Big Bang Theory last fall as an odiously underhanded version of himself, I predicted the former Wesley Crusher on Star …

    Planet-x.com.au » 'Big Bang Theory' recap: Evil Wil Wheaton returns | EW.com 2010

  • Were it not for the odiously Offensive smell accompanying such Escapes, polite People would probably be under no more Restraint in discharging such Wind in Company, than they are spitting, or in blowing their Noses.

    Chris Rodda: To the United States Marine Corps -- re: Farting in Afghanistan Chris Rodda 2011

  • He grinned odiously and came across the bed after me.

    Sick Cycle Carousel 2010

  • In his essay, "Fart Proudly" Benjamin Franklin yes, that Benjamin Franklin wrote, "Were it not for the odiously offensive smell accompanying such escapes, polite people would probably be under no more restraint in discharging such wind in company, than they are in spitting or in blowing their noses."

    Kelsey Timmerman: I smuggled Anti-flatulence Underwear Past TSA Kelsey Timmerman 2010

  • In his essay, "Fart Proudly" Benjamin Franklin yes, that Benjamin Franklin wrote, "Were it not for the odiously offensive smell accompanying such escapes, polite people would probably be under no more restraint in discharging such wind in company, than they are in spitting or in blowing their noses."

    Kelsey Timmerman: I smuggled Anti-flatulence Underwear Past TSA Kelsey Timmerman 2010

  • In his essay, "Fart Proudly" Benjamin Franklin yes, that Benjamin Franklin wrote, "Were it not for the odiously offensive smell accompanying such escapes, polite people would probably be under no more restraint in discharging such wind in company, than they are in spitting or in blowing their noses."

    Kelsey Timmerman: I smuggled Anti-flatulence Underwear Past TSA Kelsey Timmerman 2010

  • You allow yourself to ignore McCain's lies, lack of policy, and odiously unqualified VEEP pick.

    Poll: McCain Takes Modest National Lead Over Obama 2009

  • "Praise," then, is a bit strong; where he interested in praising community service, he would have done more to condemn the odiously mocking tones with which other members of his party and campaign have spoken of it.

    McCain Speech: Smothering Palin's Sizzle? 2009

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