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Definition of Disgusting
1. Adjective. Highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust. "A wicked stench"
Similar to: Offensive
Derivative terms: Disgustingness, Distastefulness, Loathsomeness, Repel, Repel, Repel, Repel, Skank, Wickedness
Definition of Disgusting
1. a. That causes disgust; sickening; offensive; revolting.
Definition of Disgusting
1. Adjective. which causes disgust, repulsive, distasteful. ¹
2. Verb. (present participle of disgust) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Disgusting
1. disgust [v] - See also: disgust
Lexicographical Neighbors of Disgusting
Literary usage of Disgusting
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Memoirs of the Duke of Saint-Simon on the Reign of Louis XIV and the Regency by Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon (1900)
"... at Court—Character of that disgusting Personag*— Rise of Cardinal ... to give
intact the portrait sketched by Saint-Simon of this disgusting personage. ..."
2. China and the Allies by Arnold Henry Savage Landor (1901)
"CHAPTER XXXIX Chinese looters—Soldiers and Boxers in disguise—Disgusting ...
Their greed was disgusting, and among themselves they acted like wild beasts. ..."
3. The Dictionary of National Biography by Sidney Lee (1908)
"... of which in later years Walter Map speaks so apprehensively, had made their
appearance before 1166, as may be seen from the disgusting story of the ..."
4. Notes and Queries by Martim de Albuquerque (1858)
"In the same chapter other of his pranks in church are narrated, and in chap 21—22,
a ‘very disgusting trick on another lady in church (en ..."
5. The Life and Theatrical Times of Charles Kean, F.S.A. by Fanny Kemble, Kate Field, John William Cole (1882)
"much out of spirits; disgusted, and, I have no doubt, disgusting; but, nevertheless,
Ever yours, FANNY. Arnold's Christianity puzzles me a little. ..."
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