sickening
/ˈsɪk(ə)nɪŋ/
Meanings
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adjective
Causing great disgust or revulsion; repellent.
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adjective
Making one feel ill or uneasy.
Pronunciation
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/ˈsɪk(ə)nɪŋ/
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Rhymes
Words rhyming with sickeningdrying , lying , spying , trying
Variants
List of all variants of sickening that leads to same resultsickening , sickeningly , sicken , sickened , sickener , sickeners , sickens , be sickening for , sicken of , sickened of , sickening of , sickens of
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).sickeningly, sickeninglys
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originally meant 'making one sick' or 'causing nausea'. Derived from the Old English word 'siccan', meaning 'to make sick'.
Trivia
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The word 'sickening' first appeared in English literature in the 14th century.
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In the medical field, 'sickening' is sometimes used to describe a condition where a patient's health suddenly worsens.
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The phrase 'sickeningly sweet' is often used to describe something that is overly sweet or cloying.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Nausea: A feeling of sickness or queasiness in the stomach, often accompanied by a desire to vomit.
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Disgust: A feeling of revulsion or strong aversion towards something.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'sickening' is often used to describe a scene or situation that is revolting or disturbing. For example, in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart', the narrator's obsession with the old man's eye becomes 'sickening' to the reader.
How to Memorize "sickening"
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visualize
- Imagine a scene or situation that is 'sickening' to you, such as a rotting corpse or a pile of disgusting food.
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associate
- Associate the word 'sickening' with feelings of unease or revulsion.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each definition: 'Causing great disgust or revulsion; making one feel ill or uneasy' can be remembered as 'Causing Revulsion And Making Illness'.
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