What does sickeningly mean?
Sickeningly means (sometimes figurative) In a manner to sicken..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
(sometimes figurative) In a manner to sicken..
The punch was sickeningly sweet; if it had had any more sugar I would have wanted to rinse my mouth with vinegar.
Use sickeningly when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Sickeningly means (sometimes figurative) In a manner to sicken..
Common synonyms include revoltingly, disgustingly, distastefully.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
The punch was sickeningly sweet; if it had had any more sugar I would have wanted to rinse my mouth with vinegar.
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