Disgustingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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disgustingly

 

[ dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋli ]

Context #1

used to describe something in a negative way

In an extremely unpleasant or offensive way; in a manner that causes revulsion or strong disapproval.

Synonyms

offensively, repulsively, revoltingly

Examples of usage

  • The food was disgustingly greasy.
  • She was treated disgustingly by her boss.
  • The room smelled disgustingly of mold.
Context #2

used to describe something in a negative way

In a manner that causes intense dislike or aversion; in a way that is very unpleasant.

Synonyms

abhorrently, abominably, detestably

Examples of usage

  • He behaved disgustingly towards his colleagues.
  • The movie was disgustingly violent.
  • The idea of cheating disgustingly disgusted her.

Translations

Translations of the word "disgustingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nojentamente

🇮🇳 घृणित रूप से

🇩🇪 widerlich

🇮🇩 dengan menjijikkan

🇺🇦 огидно

🇵🇱 obrzydliwie

🇯🇵 嫌なほど

🇫🇷 dégoûtant

🇪🇸 asquerosamente

🇹🇷 iğrenç bir şekilde

🇰🇷 역겹게

🇸🇦 بشكل مقزز

🇨🇿 odporně

🇸🇰 odporne

🇨🇳 恶心地

🇸🇮 odvratno

🇮🇸 viðbjóðslega

🇰🇿 жиркенішті түрде

🇬🇪 მაძაგრად

🇦🇿 iyrənc şəkildə

🇲🇽 asquerosamente

Word origin

The adverb 'disgustingly' is derived from the verb 'disgust', which originated from the Latin word 'disgustare', meaning 'to have an aversion to'. Over time, the adverb form 'disgustingly' evolved to describe actions or situations that provoke a strong feeling of revulsion or disapproval. The word has been used in English language to convey extreme distaste or dislike since the 16th century.

See also: disgust, disgusting.