sickening
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Adj — Causing disgust, nausea, or revulsion.
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Etymology
Formed from "sicken" plus the "-ing" ending.
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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.