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Detestably

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de·test·a·ble  (d-tst-bl)
adj.
Inspiring or deserving abhorrence or scorn. See Synonyms at hateful.
de·testa·bili·ty, de·testa·ble·ness n.
de·testa·bly adv.
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Adv.1.Detestablydetestably - in an offensive and hateful manner; "I don't know anyone who could have behaved so abominably"
abominably, odiously, repulsively


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