Definition

In a way that causes strong feelings of dislike or revulsion.

Example

The food was prepared disgustingly, making it hard to eat.

Conversation

Did you see that video of the spoiled food?

Yeah, it looked disgustingly bad!

I can't believe people would actually eat that.

I know, right? It's just so gross to think about!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disgustingly → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or away) and "gustare" (meaning to taste). The word "disgustingly" refers to something that is so unpleasant or distasteful that it causes a strong feeling of aversion or repulsion, as if one wants to be away from the taste of it.

Memory Tip

Think of something that makes you want to be 'away' ('dis-') from a 'taste' ('gustare') because it is so unpleasant — that's why something is described as disgusting.

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