Both Uses of
atrocious
in
Angela's Ashes
- Sticking on middle names was an atrocious American habit and there was no need for a second name when you're christened after the man from Assisi.†
Chpt 1
- Your eyes look atrocious, Frankie.
Chpt 11 *atrocious = exceptionally bad
Definition:
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(atrocious) exceptionally bad, cruel, or ugly