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Nauseatingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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nauseatingly

 

[ ˈnɔː.zɪ.eɪ.tɪŋ.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

disgusting manner

Nauseatingly is an adverb that describes an action or situation that causes a feeling of nausea or extreme discomfort. It can refer to something that is physically repugnant or metaphorically unpleasant. For example, something that is nauseatingly sweet may be overwhelmingly sugary to the point of being off-putting. The term often carries a strong connotation related to revulsion or intense dislike. It is used to emphasize the degree of unpleasantness associated with an experience.

Synonyms

disgustingly, repulsively, sickeningly

Examples of usage

  • The food was nauseatingly greasy.
  • She spoke nauseatingly sweet words to gain sympathy.
  • The movie featured nauseatingly graphic scenes.

Translations

Translations of the word "nauseatingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nauseantemente

🇮🇳 मतली से

🇩🇪 übelkeitserregend

🇮🇩 membuat mual

🇺🇦 нудотно

🇵🇱 mdłością

🇯🇵 吐き気を催すほど

🇫🇷 nauséabondement

🇪🇸 nauseabundamente

🇹🇷 bulantı verici şekilde

🇰🇷 메스꺼움으로

🇸🇦 بشكل يسبب الغثيان

🇨🇿 nevolně

🇸🇰 nevoľne

🇨🇳 令人作呕地

🇸🇮 slabo

🇮🇸 ógleði

🇰🇿 құсу сияқты

🇬🇪 გულისრევით

🇦🇿 nauseating şəkildə

🇲🇽 nauseantemente

Word origin

The word 'nauseatingly' is derived from the adjective 'nauseating', which itself comes from the noun 'nausea'. The noun 'nausea' has its origins in the Latin word 'nausea', which means 'sea sickness' or 'sickness', combining the Greek 'naus', meaning 'ship' or 'vessel'. The evolution of the word reflects the association between motion, particularly on water, and feelings of sickness and discomfort. As language developed, the term broadened to encompass any sense of revulsion, whether physical or emotional. The adverb form 'nauseatingly' emerged as a way to express the degree to which something induces this feeling, often used in literature and speech to emphasize the intensity of a disgusting experience. Thus, 'nauseatingly' conveys not just the presence of nausea but also an exaggerated manner of its impact, underscoring effective communication of distaste.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,199, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.