sickening

[ˈsɪkənɪŋ]

sickening Definition

  • 1causing or liable to cause a feeling of nausea or disgust
  • 2excessively unpleasant or offensive

Using sickening: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sickening" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The smell of rotten eggs was sickening.

  • Example

    The violence in the movie was sickening to watch.

  • Example

    The amount of waste produced by the factory is sickening.

  • Example

    The politician's behavior was sickening to many people.

sickening Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with sickening

  • a feeling of nausea or disgust

    Example

    The sight of the dead animal gave me a sickening feeling.

  • excessively sweet to the point of being unpleasant

    Example

    The cake was sickeningly sweet, and I couldn't finish it.

  • a sound made when something is crushed or broken with a nauseating effect

    Example

    The sickening crunch of the car accident could be heard from far away.

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Summary: sickening in Brief

The term 'sickening' [ˈsɪkənɪŋ] describes something that causes nausea or disgust, or is excessively unpleasant or offensive. Examples include the smell of rotten eggs, violent movies, and excessive waste production. Phrases like 'sickening feeling' and 'sickeningly sweet' further illustrate the term's usage.