Search Dictionary
Definition of sickeningly

sickeningly

/ˈsɪk.ən.ɪŋ.li/
sick · en · ing · ly
Adjective:sickening
JUMP TO:

sickeningly Lexical Profile

sickeningly Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

To an excessive, cloying, or annoyingly extreme degree.

Example

"The frosting on the birthday cake was sickeningly sweet, making it difficult to finish even a small slice."

2

In a manner that causes physical nausea, strong revulsion, or moral disgust.

Example

"The neglected kitchen smelled sickeningly of spoiled milk and rotting vegetables."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for sickeningly
Antonyms
View all antonyms for sickeningly

• Nearby Words

sicken
sickener
sickening
sickeningly
sickeningness
sickie
sickish

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sickeningly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sickeningly
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.