Synonyms & related words for odious

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of odious — including detestable, abominable, execrable, loathsome, repugnant, abhorrent. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to odious

Explore words related to odious — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include loathsomely, repugnantly, loathly, detestably, odiousness, disgustful, odiously, hideous. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for odious

Common synonyms for odious include detestable, abominable, execrable, loathsome, repugnant, abhorrent, vile, hateful — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does odious come from?

The word odious breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root odi-, from Latin odisse (“to hate”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.