Definition of Disgusting

1. Adjective. Highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust. "A wicked stench"


Definition of Disgusting

1. a. That causes disgust; sickening; offensive; revolting.

Definition of Disgusting

1. Adjective. which causes disgust, repulsive, distasteful. ¹

2. Verb. (present participle of disgust) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Disgusting

1. disgust [v] - See also: disgust

Lexicographical Neighbors of Disgusting

disguisedness
disguiser
disguisers
disguises
disguising
disguize
disgust
disgusted
disgustedly
disgustedness
disgustful
disgustfully
disgustfulness
disgusting
disgustingly
disgustingness
disgusts
dish-shaped
dish aerial
dish antenna
dish bitch
dish face
dish out
dish pig
dish rack
dish racks
dish stand

Literary usage of Disgusting

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Memoirs of the Duke of Saint-Simon on the Reign of Louis XIV and the Regency by Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon (1900)
"... at Court—Character of that disgusting Personag*— Rise of Cardinal ... to give intact the portrait sketched by Saint-Simon of this disgusting personage. ..."

2. China and the Allies by Arnold Henry Savage Landor (1901)
"CHAPTER XXXIX Chinese looters—Soldiers and Boxers in disguise—Disgusting ... Their greed was disgusting, and among themselves they acted like wild beasts. ..."

3. The Dictionary of National Biography by Sidney Lee (1908)
"... of which in later years Walter Map speaks so apprehensively, had made their appearance before 1166, as may be seen from the disgusting story of the ..."

4. Notes and Queries by Martim de Albuquerque (1858)
"In the same chapter other of his pranks in church are narrated, and in chap 21—22, a ‘very disgusting trick on another lady in church (en ..."

5. The Life and Theatrical Times of Charles Kean, F.S.A. by Fanny Kemble, Kate Field, John William Cole (1882)
"much out of spirits; disgusted, and, I have no doubt, disgusting; but, nevertheless, Ever yours, FANNY. Arnold's Christianity puzzles me a little. ..."

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