sickening
7 synonyms and 1 antonym for sickening, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Causing disgust, nausea, or revulsion.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
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.
