adj

nauseating

Nauseating (adj) means causing a feeling of sickness or disgust. Example: “The nauseating smell of rotten eggs filled the room.”

adj

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 notes

In plain EnglishSo disgusting it makes you feel sick.

Common pairings

a nauseating smell nauseating stench

more nauseating comparative, most nauseating superlative

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The _____ smell of rotten eggs filled the room.

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What does “nauseating” mean?

The word “nauseating” means causing a feeling of sickness or disgust. In plain terms, so disgusting it makes you feel sick.

How do you use “nauseating” in a sentence?

Here is “nauseating” used in a sentence: “The nauseating smell of rotten eggs filled the room.”

What part of speech is “nauseating”?

“Nauseating” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of nauseating?

"nauseating" (adj) means causing a feeling of sickness or disgust.