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sickeningly

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

In a manner to sicken.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively, sometimes

Examples

  • The punch was sickeningly sweet; if it had had any more sugar I would have wanted to rinse my mouth with vinegar.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

in a disgusting manner or to a disgusting degree

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the beggar was disgustingly filthy

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: disgustingly, distastefully, revoltingly

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English sickening Middle English -ly English -ly English sickeningly From sickening + -ly.