What Does Anathematic Mean?

: hateful, loathsome however anathematic the principle may be — Life.

Is Anathematic a word?

loathsome; disgusting; hateful.

What is an example of anathema?

Its most common modern usage is in secular contexts where it is used to mean something or someone that is detested or shunned. Examples: "Racial hatred was anathema to her." "The idea that one would voluntarily inject poison into one's body was anathema to me."

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.