Disgustingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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disgustingly

 

[ dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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.

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Word Description / Examples
disgustingly

Used to express a high level of distaste or aversion. Often involves something unpleasant to the senses or morally offensive.

  • The food was cooked so badly that it was disgustingly inedible.
  • He behaved disgustingly at the party, making everyone uncomfortable.
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.

  • The smell coming from the garbage was repulsively strong.
  • The creature's appearance was repulsively grotesque.
revoltingly

Used when something is so disgusting or distasteful that it makes people feel sick or nauseous. Often more intense than 'disgustingly'.

  • The food at that diner is revoltingly bad.
  • He behaved revoltingly, making it impossible for anyone to tolerate his presence.
offensively

Used when describing actions or remarks intended to upset or insult someone. Generally carries a negative connotation.

  • She made offensively rude comments about his appearance.
  • He acted offensively, causing many people to leave early.

Examples of usage

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

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.

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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.

  • The trash can was overflowing and smelled disgustingly foul.
  • The soup tasted disgustingly salty.
abhorrently

Used to describe actions or behaviors that are strongly hated or detested, often involving moral outrage.

  • The dictator ruled his people abhorrently, causing much suffering.
  • Destroying historical artifacts is an abhorrently selfish act.
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.

  • The villain in the story treated his captives abominably.
  • Lying to your friends is an abominably hurtful thing to do.
detestably

Used to describe something or someone that is intensely disliked or hated, often due to their actions or characteristics.

  • He behaved detestably towards his colleagues, always talking behind their backs.
  • Her detestably arrogant attitude made her unpopular.

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,583 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.