Definition

Causing a feeling of disgust or nausea; something that is very unpleasant or revolting.

Example

The sickening smell of rotten food filled the room.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you see that video of the food fight at school?

Yeah, it was so messy and honestly quite sickening.

I know! I can't believe they wasted so much food like that.

Right? It was just revolting to watch.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sickening → It is formed from "sicken" (from Old English "sician", meaning to become ill) and "-ing" (a suffix used to form present participles or gerunds). The word "sickening" describes the process of causing someone to feel ill or disgusted.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'sicken' which means to become ill, and the '-ing' shows the action of causing that feeling. This helps you remember that 'sickening' refers to something that makes you feel ill or disgusted.

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