Antonyms for disgusting


Grammar : Adj
Spell : dis-guhs-ting, dih-skuhs-
Phonetic Transcription : dɪsˈgʌs tɪŋ, dɪˈskʌs-


Definition of disgusting

Origin :
  • 1590s, from Middle French desgoust "strong dislike, repugnance," literally "distaste" (16c., Modern French dégoût), from desgouster "have a distaste for," from des- "opposite of" (see dis-) + gouster "taste," from Latin gustare "to taste" (see gusto).
  • adj sickening; repulsive
Example sentences :
  • Death was everywhere, and in his most terrific and disgusting aspects.
  • Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • Every appetite is openly displayed, it's a most disgusting sight!
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • All at once the poignant and disgusting attack of the insects ceased.
  • Extract from : « The Cruise of the Dry Dock » by T. S. Stribling
  • First of all it compels the proletariat to live in the most disgusting promiscuity.
  • Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel
  • It had, however, no other effect than that of disgusting all parties.
  • Extract from : « Memoirs Of The Court Of Marie Antoinette, Queen Of France, Complete » by Madame Campan
  • "What's most disgusting is that Nana might have heard everything," continued she.
  • Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola
  • It is disgusting to have them blazing away at us like this and not be allowed to answer.
  • Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola
  • Shall I stop the carriage and remove the contamination of my disgusting person?
  • Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini
  • The latter are so disgusting as to be almost unbearable by a stranger.
  • Extract from : « Aztec Land » by Maturin M. Ballou
  • The most disgusting object in the world is a man who drinks!
  • Extract from : « The Plunderer » by Roy Norton

Synonyms for disgusting

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