sickening
|sick/en/ing|
B2
/ˈsɪkənɪŋ/
(sicken)
cause illness or disgust
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sickening' originates from the Old English word 'sican,' where 'sican' meant 'to be ill.'
Historical Evolution
'sican' transformed into the Middle English word 'siknen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'sicken,' from which 'sickening' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to become ill,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'causing disgust or nausea.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
causing a feeling of disgust or nausea.
The smell was absolutely sickening.
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Adjective 2
extremely unpleasant or distressing.
The news of the accident was sickening.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45