sickening
1 antonym for sickening — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adj — Causing disgust, nausea, or revulsion.
Antonyms
How to use sickening
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a sickening thud
sickening violence
Etymology
Formed from "sicken" plus the "-ing" ending.
Full origin of sickening →Frequently asked questions
What does “sickening” mean?
The word “sickening” means causing disgust, nausea, or revulsion. In plain terms, so disgusting (or, informally, so impressively good) that it turns your stomach.
How do you pronounce “sickening”?
“Sickening” is pronounced SIHK-nihng (/ˈsɪk(ə)nɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “sickening” in a sentence?
Here is “sickening” used in a sentence: “There was a sickening crunch as the car hit the barrier.”
What part of speech is “sickening”?
“Sickening” is an adjective.
Is “sickening” a common word?
“Sickening” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “sickening” have?
“Sickening” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: causing disgust, nausea, or revulsion.
