Abominable

Abominable is an English adjective used to describe something worthy of strong dislike or disgust, or something which is extraordinarily bad in quality or behavior. It can refer to conduct, conditions, or things perceived as morally repugnant or extremely unpleasant. In everyday use the term signals a higher degree of objection than words like terrible or awful, and is common in both formal and literary contexts.

Delving into its origin, abominable derives from Late Latin abominabilis, from abominari, meaning to detest. The prefix ab- implies away, while the root relates to something seen as unworthy or detestable. The word entered English in the Middle English period, giving rise to related terms such as abomination and to the adjective form abominate.

The phrase abominable snowman is widely associated with the Yeti. The term emerged in the early 20th century, popularized by expedition reports and subsequent media coverage. It has since become a common description in folklore and popular culture for the elusive Himalayan cryptid.

Abominable is a 2019 animated adventure film produced by Pearl Studio and distributed by Universal Pictures. Directed by Jill Culton and co-directed by Todd Wilder, the film follows a Shanghai teen who discovers a magical Yeti and teams with friends to guide him home to the Himalayas while evading exploitative pursuers. The film received mixed-to-positive reviews for animation and heart, and grossed around $190 million worldwide on a budget of about $75 million.