What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
odiously
Example
He acted odiously towards his coworkers, making them feel uncomfortable. [odiously: adverb]
Example
The politician's odious remarks caused outrage among the public. [odious: adjective]
disgustingly
Example
The food was disgustingly greasy and made me feel sick. [disgustingly: adverb]
Example
The movie contained some disgustingly violent scenes that were hard to watch. [disgusting: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Disgustingly is more commonly used than odiously in everyday language, especially in informal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between odiously and disgustingly?
Both odiously and disgustingly are considered formal words and are not commonly used in casual conversation. However, disgustingly can be used in a wider range of contexts and is more versatile in terms of formality level.
