Definition

In a way that causes a feeling of sickness or disgust.

Example

The smell of the rotten food was nauseatingly strong.

Conversation

Did you see that movie last night?

Yeah, I did! It was nauseatingly boring, though.

I agree, I almost fell asleep.

Same here! I expected it to be much better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nauseatingly → It is formed from "nauseate" (from Latin "nauseare", meaning to feel seasick or to cause nausea) and the suffix "-ingly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "nauseatingly" describes something that causes a feeling of nausea in a manner that is intense or overwhelming.

Memory Tip

Think of feeling seasick ('nauseate') and how something can make you feel that way 'intensely' ('-ingly'). This helps you remember that 'nauseatingly' means in a way that causes strong feelings of sickness.

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