sickeningly

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière qui provoque le dégoût, la nausée ou une forte répulsion ». Peut être utilisé littéralement (par exemple, en causant un malaise physique) ou figurément (par exemple, en décrivant un excès de mièvrerie ou un caractère désagréable).

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.

   De manière écœurante

   • 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.

   Synonymesabominablydisgustinglyfoullyrepulsivelyrevoltinglyvilely

   Antonymesagreeablyappealinglyattractivelydelightfullypleasantly

2. To a disgusting degreeB2formal

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

   à un degré écœurant

   • 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.

   Synonymesdisgustinglyoffensivelyrepulsivelyrevoltingly

   Antonymesagreeablydelightfullypleasantly