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appalimg


Meanings
  • Adjective

    Feeling deep shock, horror, or disgust

    - "The sight of the accident left the crowd appalling."
    - "The condition of the homeless was appalling."

Variants
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appalling , appallingly , appal , appall , appalled , appalls , appals
Etymology
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From Old French avaller, meaning to be shocked or amazed.


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  1. The word 'appalling' comes from the Old French word 'avaller', which means 'to be shocked or amazed'.

  2. The term 'appalling' has been used extensively in literature, including in works by Shakespeare and Dickens.

  3. The word 'appalling' has a negative connotation and is often used to describe something that is shocking, horrifying, or disgusting.


Related Concepts
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  1. Astonishing: Both 'appalling' and 'astonishing' describe something that is surprising, but 'appalling' has a negative connotation, while 'astonishing' has a positive one.


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The term 'appalling' is often used to describe something that is shocking, horrifying, or disgusting. It has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to evoke strong emotional responses.

How to Memorize "appalimg"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a scene that leaves you feeling shocked or disgusted. Close your eyes and imagine the details of the scene to help remember the meaning of 'appalling'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'appalling' with strong negative emotions, such as shock, horror, or disgust.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter 'A' in 'appalling' stands for 'Astonishingly' bad or shocking.


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