adj
nauseating
adj
1
Causing a feeling of sickness or disgust.
"The nauseating smell of rotten eggs filled the room."
"His nauseating flattery made everyone uncomfortable."
How to Use Nauseating
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSo disgusting it makes you feel sick.
Common pairings
a nauseating smell
nauseating stench
Word Forms
more nauseating comparative, most nauseating superlative
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