Disgustingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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disgustingly
[ dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋli ]
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.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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disgustingly |
Used to express a high level of distaste or aversion. Often involves something unpleasant to the senses or morally offensive.
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repulsively |
Used to describe something that is intensely unpleasant in a way that causes strong physical or emotional reaction, often associated with a feeling of repulsion.
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revoltingly |
Used when something is so disgusting or distasteful that it makes people feel sick or nauseous. Often more intense than 'disgustingly'.
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offensively |
Used when describing actions or remarks intended to upset or insult someone. Generally carries a negative connotation.
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Examples of usage
- The food was disgustingly greasy.
- She was treated disgustingly by her boss.
- The room smelled disgustingly of mold.
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.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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disgustingly |
Used to describe something that causes a strong feeling of dislike or nausea, often in terms of taste, smell, or visual appearance.
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abhorrently |
Used to describe actions or behaviors that are strongly hated or detested, often involving moral outrage.
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abominably |
Used to describe something that is very bad or unpleasant, often with a sense of moral repulsion. This word often carries a strong emotional weight.
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detestably |
Used to describe something or someone that is intensely disliked or hated, often due to their actions or characteristics.
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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
Etymology
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.