English Explanatory Dictionary

disgusting

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Causing disgust; repulsive; distasteful.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of disgust

Pronunciation

/dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/ /dɪsˈkʌstɪŋ/ /dɪzˈɡʌstɪŋ/ /dɪsˈɡʊstɪŋ/ /dɪsˈkʊstɪŋ/ /dɪzˈɡʊstɪŋ/ en-us-disgusting.ogg

Word forms

disgusting disgustinger more disgusting disgustingest most disgusting

Etymology

By surface analysis, disgust + -ing.

Synonyms

distasteful gro grody grotty repulsive abhorrant abhorrent bad bum vile demonic disagreeable disgusting foul rancid fulsome gooey grim gross harsh loathsome munted nasty nauseous offensive obnoxious obscene rank repugnant revolting scabrous sickening strident unpleasant

Derived words

disgrossting Disgusta disgustingly disgustingness undisgusting
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