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sickeningly

/ˈsɪk.ən.ɪŋ.li/

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adverb

/ˈsɪk.ən.ɪŋ.li/B2formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее 'таким образом, который вызывает отвращение, тошноту или сильное неприятие'. Может использоваться буквально (например, вызывая физическое недомогание) или образно (например, описывая чрезмерную сентиментальность или неприятность).

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.

    ruОтвратительно

    • 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.

    Synonymsabominablydisgustinglyfoullyrepulsivelyrevoltinglyvilely

    Antonymsagreeablyappealinglyattractivelydelightfullypleasantly

  2. To a disgusting degreeB2formal

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

    ruДо тошноты

    • 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.

    Synonymsdisgustinglyoffensivelyrepulsivelyrevoltingly

    Antonymsagreeablydelightfullypleasantly

Forms
  • more sickeningly comparative form
  • most sickeningly superlative form
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