sickeningly en · ADV
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree English sickening Middle English -ly English -ly English sickeningly From sickening + -ly.
Meanings
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(figuratively, sometimes) 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more sickeningly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most sickeningly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |