sickeningly

• Adverb, das bedeutet 'auf eine Weise, die Ekel, Übelkeit oder starke Ablehnung hervorruft'. Es kann wörtlich verwendet werden (z. B. körperliches Unwohlsein verursachend) oder bildlich (z. B. übertriebene Sentimentalität oder etwas höchst Unangenehmes beschreibend).

An adverb meaning 'in a way that causes disgust, nausea, or strong aversion.' It can be used literally (e.g., causing physical sickness) or figuratively (e.g., describing excessive sentimentality or unpleasantness).

1. In a disgusting mannerB2formal

   In a way that causes a feeling of disgust or revulsion.

   Ekelhaft

   • The room was sickeningly dirty and smelled of decay.
   • He described the crime scene sickeningly, making everyone feel ill.
   • The food was sickeningly greasy and unappetizing.

   Synonymeabominablydisgustinglyfoullyrepulsivelyrevoltinglyvilely

   Antonymeagreeablyappealinglyattractivelydelightfullypleasantly

2. To a disgusting degreeB2formal

   To an extent that is excessive and causes discomfort or disgust.

   Bis zum Erbrechen

   • The movie was sickeningly violent, with graphic scenes.
   • The cake was sickeningly sweet, making it hard to finish.
   • His speech was sickeningly sentimental, full of clichés.

   Synonymedisgustinglyoffensivelyrepulsivelyrevoltingly

   Antonymeagreeablydelightfullypleasantly