Sickening
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɪk(ə)nɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Sickening is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of sicken.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of sicken.
More Meanings
- Causing sickness or disgust.
- (LGBTQ slang) Amazing, fantastic.
- The act of making somebody sick.
Example Sentences
sickening cruelty
sickening toxic fumes
Richard Cranium does sickening stuff (if your budget permits), stones from Charles Brennan and lots of imagination.
Back with the seventh season next March 2nd, RuPaul’s Drag Race promises to gather fans and followers in front of the computer to watch the new competition to crown the most sickening queen.
Word Forms
- sickenings
Synonyms for sickening
Depending on context, synonyms include vile, loathsome, offensive, noisome, nauseous, nauseating.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nauseating, nauseous, noisome, unwholesome, vile, loathsome.
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